H.R. 2103 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009
H.R. 2103 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 27, 2009, sponsored by Betty McCollum with 112 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 27, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 112
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance, including through multilateral, nongovernmental, and faith-based organizations, to prevent child marriage in developing countries and to promote the educational, health, economic, social, and legal empowerment of girls and women. Sets forth priority assistance criteria.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Betty McCollum (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 101 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Apr 27, 2009)
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