PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2552-2553)
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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Apr 14, 2011
Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.
Recognizes that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association, including via the Internet.
Celebrates this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day.
Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women.
Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.
People & committees
Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R–ME
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2552-2553)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2552-2553)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2552-2553)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1899)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1899-1900)
Introduced in Senate
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