Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 10, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 494
A resolution denouncing female genital mutilation or 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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 10, 2020)
This resolution denounces female genital mutilation or cutting as a human rights violation. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation or cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate this practice.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S966)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 10, 2020
- Feb 10, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S966)
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 10, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate