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- H.R.3357
H.R.3357: Child Marriage Violates the Human Rights of Girls Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (54 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Child Marriage Violates the Human Rights of Girls Act of 2011 - Defines "child marriage" as the marriage of a girl or boy not yet the minimum age for marriage stipulated in law in the country in which the girl or boy is a resident, or where there is no such law, under the age of 18. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) child marriage is a violation of human rights and its prevention and elimination should be a U.S. foreign policy goal;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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| Nov. 3, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) |