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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 29, 2005
Commends the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government.
Recognizes: (1) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (2) the importance of ensuring women's rights in all legislation, with special attention to preserving women's equal rights under family, property, and inheritance laws.
Encourages Iraq's Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.
Expresses support for: (1) the continued participation of women in the Iraqi National Assembly and in all levels of the government; and (2) the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq.
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Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D–LA
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9583-9584; text as passed Senate: CR S9583-9584; text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9583-9584; text as passed Senate: CR S9583-9584; text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)
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