HR 3317
115th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Health personnel
Sex and reproductive health
State and local government operations
Surgery and anesthesia
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Women's health
SAFE Act of 2017
Introduced: July 19, 2017
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14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 6, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 5, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 5, 2017
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)
Dec 5, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Dec 5, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9640)
Dec 5, 2017
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.
Dec 5, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3317.
Dec 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9637-9639)
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jul 19, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 19, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2017 | House · vote #656 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 409–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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