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H.RES.230

H.RES.230: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children.

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About This Bill

Introduced March 14, 2019
Latest Major Action March 3, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)

Bill Cosponsors

63 (46 Democrats, 17 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - March 3, 2020
Introduced in House - March 14, 2019

Bill Summary

This resolution condemns all forms of violence against children and urges the United States to implement a comprehensive strategy to combat child abuse globally.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 5 statements associated with H.RES.230.

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Date	Description
March 3, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 3, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
March 3, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 230.
March 3, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
March 3, 2020	Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
March 3, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1454)
March 3, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1454-1456)
Oct. 30, 2019	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 30, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 14, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
March 14, 2019	Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)

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