Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2015Health
H.R. 783
Zero Tolerance for FGM Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 5, 2015)
Zero Tolerance for FGM Act of 2015
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the development and implementation of a strategy that:
- ensures individuals who encounter minors at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) are fully prepared to take action to prevent the practice;
- ensures individuals subjected to FGM can seek necessary services;
- provides for updating Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates of the prevalence of FGM or female circumcision; and
- provides for a public awareness campaign, so that the public understands how to help individuals at risk of FGM and address the needs of individuals subjected to FGM.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
1cosponsors1committees4actions7subjects
- Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2015
- Feb 6, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House