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H.Res. 294 (110th)

A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.

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Introduced

29 March 2007

Last action

16 July 2007 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Betty McCollum, Yvette Clarke, Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Sheila Jackson Lee, Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Marcy Kaptur, Ted Poe, Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Eleanor Norton, ED ROYCE, John Boozman, Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Kirsten Gillibrand, SUSAN DAVIS, Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], James Clyburn, Peter Welch, EDDIE JOHNSON, Henry Johnson, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], JOHN LEWIS, Sanford Bishop, Danny Davis, Bennie Thompson, Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Barbara Lee, Ed Perlmutter, Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Linda Sánchez, Henry Cuellar

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Summary

Acknowledges the observance of March 8, 2007, as International Women's Day. Applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act by the Kingdom of Lesotho. Lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for demonstrating its commitment to improve gender equity. Commends the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for developing and implementing policies to advance gender equity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries eligible for MCC financial assistance.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 July 2007

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 July 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 July 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7802)

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 July 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7802)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 July 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 July 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7802-7804)

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 July 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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