H. Res. 1018 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis…

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Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Jan 22, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi…

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
Law
Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

This House resolution expresses that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in Haiti is essential for Haiti’s stabilization and democratic transition.

It condemns widespread gender-based violence, the exclusion of women from transitional leadership, and perceived failures by international partners.

The resolution calls for urgent measures: at least 30 percent female representation in government positions, funded survivor services, investigations and accountability, gender-disaggregated data, consultation and funding for Haitian women’s organizations, and restoration of U.S. Women, Peace, and Security offices and programs.

Passage2/100

As a simple House resolution it's non‑binding and cannot by itself create law; adoption by the House is plausible but statutory enactment is effectively negligible.

CredibilityPartially aligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this resolution clearly states problems and policy goals and references applicable law and frameworks, but it offers limited implementation, fiscal, and accountability detail appropriate to operationalizing its more ambitious recommendations.

Contention70/100

Support for rebuilding U.S. WPS offices versus opposition to expanding bureaucracy

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
CitiesFederal agencies
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay catalyze increased U.S. and donor attention and funding for survivors' medical, shelter, and legal services in Hait…
  • CitiesCould strengthen advocacy and capacity of Haitian women's and feminist organizations through prioritized consultation a…
  • Targeted stakeholdersPromotes gender-disaggregated data collection, improving targeted humanitarian and protection programming decisions.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersResolution is nonbinding and may create expectations without providing dedicated U.S. appropriations or implementation…
  • Federal agenciesRebuilding U.S. offices and programs could impose additional administrative costs and staffing needs on federal agencie…
  • Targeted stakeholdersMandating specific representation targets may be seen as external pressure on Haiti's transitional sovereignty and poli…
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Support for rebuilding U.S. WPS offices versus opposition to expanding bureaucracy
Progressive95%

Strongly supportive.

Sees the resolution as necessary moral and strategic guidance that centers gender equity, survivor support, and grassroots Haitian feminist leadership.

Views the condemnation of dismantling U.S. WPS capacity as appropriate and urges concrete funding and enforcement.

Leans supportive
Centrist65%

Generally supportive but pragmatic.

Views the resolution as a valuable statement aligning with Women, Peace, and Security norms but wants clarity on implementation, costs, and respect for Haitian sovereignty.

Prefers measurable, coordinated steps rather than symbolic language alone.

Split reaction
Conservative20%

Skeptical or opposed.

Views the resolution as an overreach that prescribes quotas and re-expands federal bureaucracy.

Concerned it politicizes U.S. assistance and limits flexibility for security-focused responses and Haitian sovereignty.

Likely resistant
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood2/100

As a simple House resolution it's non‑binding and cannot by itself create law; adoption by the House is plausible but statutory enactment is effectively negligible.

Scope and complexity
52%
Scopemoderate
52%
Complexitymedium
Why this could stall
  • Whether relevant committees will schedule consideration
  • Degree of partisan response to agency criticism
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Support for rebuilding U.S. WPS offices versus opposition to expanding bureaucracy

As a simple House resolution it's non‑binding and cannot by itself create law; adoption by the House is plausible but statutory enactment i…

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this resolution clearly states problems and policy goals and references applicable law and frameworks, but it offers limited implementation, fiscal, and accountability detail a…

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