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H.R.544: 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 removal.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2001
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (45 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations relating to gender-based persecution, including female genital mutilation, for use in determining an alien's eligibility for asylum or withholding of deportation.
(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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Feb. 8, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |