August 3, 2007
House Approves Resolution on “Comfort Women”
On July 30, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res.121) urging the Japanese government to formally acknowledge,View More
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July 27, 2007
House Passes Resolution Addressing “Untouchable” Castes in India
On July 23, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 139), sponsored by Rep. Trent FranksView More
July 20, 2007
House Approves Resolution on Rights of Married Women in Lesotho
On July 16, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 294) commending the Kingdom of Lesotho forView More
June 29, 2007
House Panel Approves Resolutions on Women in Japan, India, Lesotho
On June 26, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved resolutions concerning women in Japan, India, and Lesotho. A resolution (H.View More
June 29, 2007
International Food Aid Assistance Approved by House Committee
On June 26, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved, 38-9, legislation (H.R. 2844) to reauthorize the international food programs ofView More
June 29, 2007
House Panel Hears Testimony on Assistance to Women in Africa
On June 28, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health held a hearing on the Millennium ChallengeView More
June 22, 2007
Protection for Women Refugees Focus of House Panel
On June 20, World Refugee Day, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health held a briefing andView More
June 8, 2007
House Approves Legislation to Assist Afghan Women and Girls
On June 6, the House approved, 406-10, legislation (H.R. 2446) to provide aid to Afghanistan, including assistance to women andView More
May 25, 2007
Senate Begins Debate on Immigration Bill; Contains Provisions on International Adoption, Widows, and Orphans
On May 22, the Senate began its consideration of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348). The measureView More
May 25, 2007
House Committee Approves Assistance for Afghan Women and Girls
On May 23, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, legislation (H.R. 2446) to provide aid to Afghanistan.View More