Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 959
Protect our Girls Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2019)
Protect our Girls Act of 2019
This bill criminalizes additional conduct with respect to female genital mutilation. Specifically, it prohibits interstate travel to commit or facilitate female genital mutilation.
What just happenedMar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10](R-PA)Sponsor
50 cosponsors24 D26 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2019
- Mar 22, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House