; (2) advances the rights and status of women and girls; (3) promotes gender equality in United States foreign policy; and (4) works to bring about a world in which all individuals can pursue their aspirations without the threat of violence; Whereas, on October 6, 2017, the Women, Peace, and Security Act was enacted into law, which— (1) requires the President to submit a government-wide “Women, Peace, and Security Strategy” describing how the United States would promote and strengthen the participation of women in peace negotiations and conflict prevention overseas; (2) requires the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Department of Defense to train personnel in matters related to the strategy of the President; (3) requires the Department of State to brief the appropriate congressional committees on that training; (4) encourages the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to establish guidelines for overseas personnel consulting with stakeholders regarding efforts to promote the participation of women in the mediation and negotiation processes; and (5) requires the President to evaluate the impact of the “Women, Peace, and Security Strategy” and report the results to Congress; Whereas, on October 27, 2017, Ambassador Michele J. Sison, United States Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated in a United Nations Security Council debate on women, peace, and security that— (1) the role of women in maintaining international peace and security is more critical than ever; (2) collective work is still required for women to gain more positions of leadership in government and civil society, and more seats at the negotiating table; (3) a growing body of evidence confirms that the inclusion of women in peace processes helps reduce conflict and advance stability long-term; and (4) the involvement of women in efforts to bring about peace and security lead to more sustainable results