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H.R.3317

H.R.3317: SAFE Act of 2017

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About This Bill

Introduced July 19, 2017
Latest Major Action Dec. 6, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Dave Trott (R-Mich.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 6, 2017
Engrossed in House - Dec. 5, 2017
Introduced in House - July 19, 2017

Bill Summary

Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation Act of 2017 or the SAFE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase from 5 to 15 years the maximum prison term for an individual who is convicted of female genital mutilation. (Sec. 3) It expresses the sense of Congress that states should have in place laws that require health care professionals, teachers, and other school employees to report to local law enforcement...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 6, 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec. 5, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 656).
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 5, 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 5, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 656). (text: CR H9637)
Dec. 5, 2017	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9640)
Dec. 5, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3317.
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9637-9639)
Dec. 5, 2017	Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 2, 2017	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov. 2, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug. 17, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
July 19, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
July 19, 2017	Introduced in the House by Dave Trott (R-Mich.)

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