Recognizing and honoring the historic election of women to the Kuwait parliament and its implications for gender equality in the region.

H.Res. 480 is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes the historic 2009 election of the first four women to the Kuwaiti National Assembly. The resolution honors the activists who advocated for women’s suffrage in Kuwait and highlights the event as a significant milestone for gender equality in the Middle East. While this measure does not change U.S. law or authorize federal spending, it serves as an official expression of support from the House of Representatives for democratic progress and the advancement of women's rights internationally.