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H.R.3744: To require the Attorney General to promulgate regulations relating to gender-related persecution, including female genital mutilation, for use in determining an alien's eligibility for asylum or withholding of deportation.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 27, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 4, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (28 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Attorney General to promulgate: (1) regulations applicable to the determination of an alien's eligibility to be granted asylum under the Immigration and Nationality Act to cover gender-related persecution, including female genital mutilation; and (2) regulations relating to gender-related persecution, including female genital mutilation, which shall apply with respect to withholding deportation or return.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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| June 27, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |