Congress: 112th

Sponsor: Representative Jackson Lee, Sheila (01/07/2011)

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: 03/01/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.  (All Actions)

Official: H.J.Res.12 -- 112th Congress