US HR262 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on March 18 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 18 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Urges the government of Pakistan to take measures to reverse the obstacles to girls' education in Swat, Pakistan, that are being imposed by the Taliban. Encourages the Secretary of State to address this situation which could have a devastating impact and spread to other parts of Pakistan.
Title
Expressing the strong concern of the House of Representatives about the actions of the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan, to restrict girls' access to education.
Sponsors
| Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] | Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] |
| Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | |
| 2009-03-18 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E699-700) |
Subjects
Asia
International affairs
Pakistan
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/262/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres262/BILLS-111hres262ih.pdf |
