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- H.J.RES.10
H.J.RES.10: Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender- based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of wo
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Denounces and demands the cessation of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and crimes. Asserts that women are not chattel, should not be trafficked, exploited, or sold for services, and should not be denied the right to education, to ownership of property, or to participate in full, economic, social and political life. Demands the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |