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Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

10/28/2022, 2:00 AM

Congressional Summary of HRES 723

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 723

Bill HRES 723 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2019. Bill HRES 723 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 20, 2019.  Bill HRES 723's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 723

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 723

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Africa
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Child safety and welfare
- Crime prevention
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Human rights
- Human trafficking
- International organizations and cooperation
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mental health
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Research administration and funding
- Sex offenses
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Violent crime
- Women's health
- Women's rights
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 723

Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.
Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

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