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- H.RES.723
H.RES.723: Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (32 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 20, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 4, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| March 4, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Susan Wild (D-Pa.) |