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H.Res. 723 (116th)

Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

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Introduced

20 November 2019

Last action

4 March 2020 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]

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21 July 2025

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Summary

This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence.

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Timeline

  1. 20 November 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2020

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 March 2020

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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