Washington, DC – Today, the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act, introduced by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA-39) and Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), passed by voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation seeks to address gender-related barriers to economic growth and supports women-led enterprises around the world.

Rep. Frankel, co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, spoke on the House floor about the bill. In part, she said, “[this bill recognizes] there is an undeniable link between women’s economic success and global prosperity.” To listen to Rep. Frankel’s full remarks, click here.

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