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- H.CON.RES.158
H.CON.RES.158: Recognizing the importance of inheritance rights of women in Africa.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 30, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) greater attention should be paid to the negative impact on economic development of the denial of inheritance rights to women, particularly in Africa; (2) programs that focus on ensuring secure inheritance rights to widows and orphans of HIV/AIDS should be considered; (3) secure inheritance rights for women should be included in strategies addressing violence against women; (4) the rights of widows and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| April 30, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-Calif.) |