S.802: Girls Count Act of 2015

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(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 21, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Girls Count Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to: encourage countries to support the rule of law and ensure girls and boys of all ages are able to fully participate in society, including by providing birth certifications and other official documentation; enhance training and...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
June 12, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-24.

June 12, 2015

Signed by President.

June 3, 2015
Presented to President.
June 1, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 1, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3624-3625)

June 1, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 802.
June 1, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3624-3627)
June 1, 2015
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 26, 2015
Held at the desk.
May 26, 2015
Received in the House.
May 26, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 23, 2015

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3317-3318; text as passed Senate: CR S3317-3318)

May 21, 2015
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91.
May 21, 2015
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 21, 2015
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
March 19, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
March 19, 2015

Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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