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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.
7/16/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other 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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- 07/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
- 07/16/2007 - Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 07/16/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7802-7804)
- 07/16/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7802)
- 07/16/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
show all actions- 07/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
- 07/16/2007 - Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 07/16/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7802-7804)
- 07/16/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7802)
- 07/16/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07/16/2007 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 06/26/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 06/26/2007 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 03/29/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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