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.

Bill: 110-hres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-01-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: 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

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: 
Denounces, demands the cessation of, and condemns the perpetrators of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society; (2) regardless of religion, geography, or form of government, women should not be denied equal rights, which should be defended; and (3) the United States should renew consideration of and ratify its signature on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 

 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 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)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 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)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11353-11356, H11368)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 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.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 32.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House