Congress: 111th

Sponsor: Representative Jackson Lee, Sheila (01/07/2009)

Committees: House - Foreign Affairs

Description: Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender- based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society, and for other purposes.

Lastest Action: 01/07/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)

Official: H.J.Res.10 -- 111th Congress