H.R. 5137 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Girls Protection Act of 2010
H.R. 5137 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 26, 2010, sponsored by Joseph Crowley with 156 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 26, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 156
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Girls Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine or five-year prison term, or both, on any U.S. citizen or alien admitted for permanent residence who knowingly transports in foreign commerce a girl under the age of 18 for the purposes of female genital mutilation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Crowley (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 135 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 15, 2010)
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- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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