US SR109 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4586)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4586)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the extraordinary bravery shown by the girls and families of the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan, especially the girls injured in the November 2008 attack, in the decision to return to school in the face of threats of violence. Supports efforts to decrease illiteracy and gender-based violence in Afghanistan.
Title
A resolution commending the bravery of the girls who attend the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. Richard Lugar [R-IN] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4586) |
Subjects
Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Elementary and secondary education
Human rights
International affairs
Literacy and language arts
Women's rights
Asia
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Elementary and secondary education
Human rights
International affairs
Literacy and language arts
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/109/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres109/BILLS-111sres109is.pdf |
