H. Res. 106
116th Congress
House
Denouncing female genital mutilation/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…
Official title: Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Gover… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Denouncing female genital mutilation/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.
International Affairs
Child healthForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperation
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Sex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's healthWomen's rights
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 20, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H3976)
May 20, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3996)
May 20, 2019
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.
May 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.
May 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3976-3978)
May 20, 2019
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | House · vote #219 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 393–0 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
29
KING, PETER
D
Sherman, Brad
Brooks, Susan
D
Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
Kuster, Ann
Wild, Susan
CHABOT, STEVE
Deutch, Theodore
Haaland, Debra
Maloney, Sean
D
Omar, Ilhan
D
Houlahan, Chrissy
R
Joyce, John
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Khanna, Ro
D
Moore, Gwen
D
Raskin, Jamie
Cicilline, David
D
Dingell, Debbie
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
D
Grijalva, Raúl M.
Jackson Lee, Sheila
MALONEY, CAROLYN
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Meng, Grace
SENSENBRENNER, F.
SERRANO, JOSE
R
Wilson, Joe
R
Perry, Scott
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 106: Denouncing female genital mutilation/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.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-106/
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H. Res. 106, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-106/.
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