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H.RES.96: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1997
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
64 (62 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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March 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |