SAFE Act of 2017
USA115th CongressHR-3317| House
| Updated: 12/6/2017
David A. Trott
Republican Representative
Michigan
Cosponsors (5)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation Act of 2017 or the SAFE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase from 5 to 15 years the maximum prison term for an individual who is convicted of female genital mutilation. (Sec. 3) It expresses the sense of Congress that states should have in place laws that require health care professionals, teachers, and other school employees to report to local law enforcement agencies any instance of suspected female genital mutilation.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9637-9639)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3317.
At 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9640)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 656). (text: CR H9637)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingHealth personnelSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsSurgery and anesthesiaTeaching, teachers, curriculaWomen's health
SAFE Act of 2017
USA115th CongressHR-3317| House
| Updated: 12/6/2017
Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation Act of 2017 or the SAFE Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to increase from 5 to 15 years the maximum prison term for an individual who is convicted of female genital mutilation. (Sec. 3) It expresses the sense of Congress that states should have in place laws that require health care professionals, teachers, and other school employees to report to local law enforcement agencies any instance of suspected female genital mutilation.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9637-9639)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3317.
At 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9640)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 656). (text: CR H9637)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
David A. Trott
Republican Representative
Michigan
Cosponsors (5)
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Crimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingHealth personnelSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsSurgery and anesthesiaTeaching, teachers, curriculaWomen's health