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H.Res. 292 · 109th Congress

Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 109th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

11 cosponsors · 8 D, 2 R, 1 I

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Commends the women and Government of the State of Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 23, 2005

Commends the women and Government of the State of Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office.

Urges the full participation of Kuwaiti women in their country's political life.

Encourages the Government of Kuwait to continue taking positive steps to achieve full modernization of its political system and lasting democratic reform.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.

Latest action (May 23, 2005): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 23, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.