H.Res. 723 · 116th Congress
Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Susan Wild
- Introduced
- 2019-11-20
- Latest action
- 2020-03-04 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence.