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S.RES.231: A resolution encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 29, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (15 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government. Recognizes: (1) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (2) the importance of ensuring women's rights in all legislation, with special attention to preserving women's equal rights under family, property, and inheritance laws. Encourages Iraq's Transitional National Assembly to adopt a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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July 29, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.) |