A resolution denouncing female genital mutilation or 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.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 494

This resolution denounces female genital mutilation or cutting as a human rights violation. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation or cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate this practice.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 494

Bill SRES 494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2020. Bill SRES 494 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2020. Bill SRES 494's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S966) as of February 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 494

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 494

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Human rights

- International organizations and cooperation

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

- Women's health

- Women's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 494

A resolution denouncing female genital mutilation or 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.