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H.R. 959

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that traveling interstate or causing another to travel interstate for the purpose of female genital mutilation is prohibited, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · March 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
February 4, 2019
Sponsor
Rep. Scott PerryR
Cosponsors (50)
24D 26R
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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.

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