Encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.
Committees
House International Relations; House Armed Services
Bill Summary
Commends U.S. and coalition forces for liberating the Iraqi people from the repressive regime of Saddam Hussein and for their ongoing efforts in support of Iraq's freedom and stability. Recognizes: (1) the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government; (2) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (3) the Administration's commitment to ensuring that the Iraqi constitution grant full rights to women. 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 the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq.
Encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.
Commends U.S. and coalition forces for liberating the Iraqi people from the repressive regime of Saddam Hussein and for their ongoing efforts in support of Iraq's freedom and stability. Recognizes: (1) the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government; (2) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (3) the Administration's commitment to ensuring that the Iraqi constitution grant full rights to women. 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 the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq.
House International Relations; House Armed Services
Date
July 27, 2005
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights