SAFE Act of 2017

United States115th CongressHR-3317House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Dec 6, 2017

Summary

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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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  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9640)

    House of Representatives

  2. 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)

    House of Representatives

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Senate