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S.Res. 178 (110th)

A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 May 2007

Last action

10 March 2008 · Discharge

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/11/2008 S1890-1891)

Sponsors

Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses condolences to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and recognizes the families' courage in seeking justice. Condemns the ongoing abductions and murders of women and girls in Guatemala. Urges the government of Guatemala to recognize domestic violence and sexual harassment as criminal acts and encourages the government of Guatemala to investigate the killings of women, prosecute those responsible, and eliminate the tolerance of violence against women. Encourages the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to provide assistance in establishing a comprehensive missing persons system and a state protection program for witnesses, victims' relatives, and human rights defenders. Encourages the Secretary to support efforts to identify perpetrators and unknown victims through forensic analysis, including assisting the government of Guatemala in adequately funding the National Institute for Forensic Science (INACIF) and training lab personnel in investigatory and evidence gathering protocols. Recommends that the Secretary develop a comprehensive plan to combat the growing problem of violence against women in Latin America.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5398-5399)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5399-5400)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 March 2008

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 March 2008

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1823)

    Source: Floor

  6. 10 March 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 3/11/2008 S1890-1891)

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 March 2008

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 10 March 2008

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 10 March 2008

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 10 March 2008

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 1 May 2007

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