S.Res. 103 — A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.

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Acknowledges the observance of March 8, 2007, as International Women's Day.

Applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act by the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for demonstrating its commitment to improve gender equity.

Commends the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for developing and implementing policies to advance gender equity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries eligible for MCC financial assistance.

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H.Res. 294A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.
2007-07-16The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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2007-03-09
Introduced in Senate
2007-03-09
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976)
2007-03-09
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976)

A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.

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