Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 27, 2019)
Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2019
This bill modifies the general prohibition on female genital mutilation.
Specifically, the bill prohibits this conduct when it occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. (A 2018 court ruling held the criminal offense of female genital mutilation to be unconstitutional because the statute did not include any jurisdictional elements, such as a requirement that the charged offense have a connection to or effect on interstate commerce.)
What just happenedJul 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 27, 2019
- Jul 30, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House