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H.RES.970: Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognitio
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 28, 2006
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Denounces, demands the cessation of, and condemns the perpetrators of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society; (2) regardless of religion, geography, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| July 28, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |