HRES 294
110th Congress
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Lesotho
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Women's rights
A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.
Introduced: March 29, 2007
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 2007
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7802)
Jul 16, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7802)
Jul 16, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
Jul 16, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7802-7804)
Jul 16, 2007
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 26, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 26, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 29, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act by the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for demonstrating its commitment to improve gender equity.
Commends the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for developing and implementing policies to advance gender equity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries eligible for MCC financial assistance.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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