H.R. 6100 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
STOP FGM Act of 2020
H.R. 6100 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the STOP FGM Act of 2020, became law — introduced on Mar 5, 2020, sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-309
What it does
Strengthening the Opposition to Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2020 or the STOP FGM Act of 2020 This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits certain conduct often referred to as female genital mutilation (FGM). Currently, the FGM statute prohibits performing certain procedures—circumcising, excising, or infibulating the female genitalia of a minor—for nonmedical purposes. However, it does not define FGM.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Strengthening the Opposition to Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2020
Sponsor
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-309. (Jan 5, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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