A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.

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. 9 March 2007

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976)

   Source: Floor

2. 9 March 2007

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976)

   Source: Floor

3. 9 March 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 9 March 2007 · Download file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Sponsor

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