Congress: 109th

Sponsor: Representative Jackson Lee, Sheila (07/28/2006)

Committees: House - International Relations

Description: Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society.

Lastest Action: 07/28/2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.  (All Actions)

Official: H.Res.970 -- 109th Congress