An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-174 to bolster women's political participation by protecting women legislators when they return to the provinces they represent. It states that it is the sense of Congress that assistance provided to foreign countries and international organizations under this provision should be used, in part, to protect these female legislators.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)Description
Amendment adds language stating that it is the sense of Congress that assistance provided to eligible foreign countries and international organizations under subsection (a) should be used in part to protect women legislators when they return to the provinces that they represent in Afghanistan.
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House amendment offered
June 6, 2007
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House amendment offered
June 6, 2007
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 6, 2007 • 4:18 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
June 6, 2007 • 4:18 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).
June 6, 2007 • 4:11 PM
Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).
June 6, 2007 • 4:11 PM
On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 6, 2007 • 4:18 PM