HRES 294 · 110th Congress · International Affairs

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.

Introduced 2007-03-29· Sponsored by Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]· House

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Latest: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.(2007-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]MN
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]NY
Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]AZ
Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]VA
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]NY
Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]IN
Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]AS
Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]TX
Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]CA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]CA
Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]AR
Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]CA
Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]NY