Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.

Action history

1. 2019-05-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2019-05-20On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219).
3. 2019-05-20Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2019-05-20At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5. 2019-05-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.
6. 2019-05-20Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2019-05-20Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
8. 2019-04-09Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
9. 2019-04-09Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
10. 2019-04-09Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11. 2019-03-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
12. 2019-02-06Introduced in House
13. 2019-02-06Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.