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H.R.3247: Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Oct. 7, 1993
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 1994
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (30 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for knowingly circumcising, excising, or infibulating any part of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of another person who has not attained age 18, except where: (1) necessary to the health of the person on whom it is performed (if performed by a person licensed in the place of its performance as a medical...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Oct. 7, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Patricia Scott Schroeder (D-Colo.) |