US SB1919 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on November 29 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 29 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Girls Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine, up to a five-year prison term, or both for knowingly transporting a girl under the age of 18 from the United States and its territories in foreign commerce for purposes of female genital mutilation.
Title
Girls Protection Act of 2011
Sponsors
| Sen. Harry Reid [D-NV] | Sen. John Kerry [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-29 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7997) |
| 2011-11-29 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7997) |
Same As/Similar To
HB2221 (Related) 2011-08-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
HB2453 (Related) 2012-12-04 - Became Public Law No: 112-201.
HB2453 (Related) 2012-12-04 - Became Public Law No: 112-201.
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Sex offenses
Travel and tourism
Women's health
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Sex offenses
Travel and tourism
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1919/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s1919/BILLS-112s1919is.pdf |
