Congress 110 - HRES 294 - 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.

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Africa (Sub-Saharan) Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congressional tributes Families Human rights International Affairs Legislation Lesotho Married people Sex discrimination Special days Women Women's rights

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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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Jul 16, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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

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

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