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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (S. 1141) – Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) on May 16, this Act requires the President to submit a governmentwide Women, Peace, and Security Strategy (within one year of enactment) for how the United States will promote and strengthen women’s participation in peace negotiations and conflict prevention overseas. The strategy must include guidelines for training, implementation, communication and ongoing reporting. The bill was enacted on Oct. 6.