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- H.R.941
H.R.941: Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 14, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 29, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (55 Democrats, 1 Independent, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 1995 - 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 by a person licensed as a medical practitioner; or (2) performed on a person in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Executive Comment Requested from Justice.
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| Feb. 14, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Patricia Scott Schroeder (D-Colo.) |