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
Violence Against Women
July 13, 2007
House Committee Approves Commerce, Justice, Science Spending Bill
On July 12, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, the FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spendingView 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
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
May 18, 2007
House Panel Examines Africa’s Water Crisis
On May 16, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health held a briefing and hearing on Africa’sView More
May 4, 2007
House Approves Resolution on Murders of Women and Girls in Guatemala
On May 1, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 100) condemning the murders of women andView More
April 27, 2007
Sexual Assault Awareness Resolution Approved by the House
On April 23, the House approved, 410-0, a resolution (H. Res. 289) designed to raise awareness and encourage prevention ofView More
April 27, 2007
Plight of Darfur Women Highlighted as House Approves Resolution
On April 25, the House approved, by voice vote, legislation (H. Con. Res. 7) sponsored by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA)View More
April 20, 2007
Senate Subcommittee Addresses Effects of Domestic Violence on the Workplace
On April 17, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety held a hearing onView More
March 30, 2007
Murders of Women and Girls in Guatemala, Human Trafficking Addressed in Resolutions
On March 27, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 100) concerning the murdersView More