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Introduced
06/27/2019
06/27/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019 Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019
AI Summary
This bill, the Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019, amends Section 116 of Title 18 of the United States Code to expand the federal prohibition on female genital mutilation (FGM). It establishes that the prohibition applies whenever there is a connection to interstate or foreign commerce, such as through interstate/foreign travel, use of interstate/foreign communication channels, or interstate/foreign financial transactions related to the FGM conduct. The bill also specifies that the prohibition applies within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions, or whenever the conduct otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Scott Perry (R)*,
Susan Brooks (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Doug Collins (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
John Joyce (R),
Steve King (R),
F. James Sensenbrenner (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 07/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3583/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3583/BILLS-116hr3583ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3583/BILLS-116hr3583ih.pdf.pdf |
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