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- H.R.6087
H.R.6087: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 9, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (27 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2012 - 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| July 9, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) |