H.R. 3317 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
SAFE Act
H.R. 3317 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the SAFE Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jul 19, 2017, sponsored by David A. Trott with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation Act of 2017 or the SAFE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase from 5 to 15 years the maximum prison term for an individual who is convicted of female genital mutilation. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
SAFE Act of 2017
Sponsor
David A. Trott (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 6, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 5, 2017 · Passed409–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation Act of 2017House · Dec 5, 2017
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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