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HRES 32 110th Congress House International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against women Equality before the law Families Family violence Female circumcision Homicide Human rights Law Sex discrimination Treaties Women Women's rights

A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society.

Introduced: January 5, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 9, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 9, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949). (text: CR H11353-11354)
Oct 9, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949).(text: CR H11353-11354)
Oct 9, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11353-11356, H11368)
Oct 9, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 9, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 32.
Oct 9, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 9, 2007
Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 31, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 31, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Jan 5, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 5, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 9, 2007 House · vote #949 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 3780 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 cessation of these barbaric practices and the dismantling of social and institutional mechanisms which perpetuate systematic discrimination against women and girls.

Calls on all governments to pass enforceable laws banning these practices, prosecute any individuals who persecute or violate women and girls with these acts, and pass measures to empower women and girls and afford them equal access to educational, social, and economic opportunities.

Calls on the President and fellow donor countries to promote the rights, health, empowerment of women in every aspect of their foreign assistance to developing countries, and discourage continued acts of violence against women and the impunity that often accompanies these acts.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) participation, protection, recognition, health, and equality of women and girls are crucial to achieving a just, moral, and peaceful society; and (2) regardless of religion, geography, or form of government, women should not be denied equal rights, which should be defended and enforced when they are abridged, challenged, or violated.

What's happening now October 9, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2