House Bill 959
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect our Girls Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
959
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 4, 2019
03/22/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:17:44 PM