US HR723 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-4)
Status: Introduced on November 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-03-04 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence.

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Title

Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-04HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2020-03-04HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-11-20HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-11-20HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-11-20HouseIntroduced in House

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