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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · May 1, 2007
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Expresses condolences to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and recognizes the families' courage in seeking justice.
Condemns the ongoing abductions and murders of women and girls in Guatemala.
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Urges the government of Guatemala to recognize domestic violence and sexual harassment as criminal acts and encourages the government of Guatemala to investigate the killings of women, prosecute those responsible, and eliminate the tolerance of violence against women.
Supports efforts to identify perpetrators and unknown victims through forensic analysis, including DNA testing.
Encourages the Secretary of State to urge the government of Guatemala to: (1) honor the victims of the brutal murders and to continue to include in the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices all instances of improper investigatory methods, threats against human rights activists, and the use of torture with respect to cases involving the murder and abduction of women and girls in Guatemala; (2) hold accountable those law enforcement and judicial officials who fail to investigate and prosecute the murders adequately; and (3) take measures to ensure that the special Guatemalan police and prosecutorial units are adequately staffed and have sufficient resources.
Recommends that the Secretary develop a comprehensive plan to combat the growing problem of violence against women in Latin America.
People & committees
Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32] · D–CA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4242-4243)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4242-4243)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 100.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4242-4246)
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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