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H.RES.106

H.RES.106: Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 6, 2019
Latest Major Action May 20, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Lois Frankel (D-Fla.)

Bill Cosponsors

29 (21 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - May 20, 2019
Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2019

Bill Summary

This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 20, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3976)
May 20, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3996)
May 20, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3976-3978)
May 20, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2019	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219).
May 20, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
May 20, 2019	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.
May 20, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.
May 20, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 20, 2019	Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
April 9, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 9, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
April 9, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
March 14, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Feb. 6, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 6, 2019	Introduced in the House by Lois Frankel (D-Fla.)

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