U.S. Congress - S.987 International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009
S.987 - International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009
A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)
All Bill Titles
- Short: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Official: A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 as reported to senate.
- Short: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 as passed senate.
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Latest Vote
Roll call number 645 in the House
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 987 To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.
Official Summary
12/1/2010--Passed Senate amended. International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Defines "child marriage" as the marriage of a girl or boy not yet the minimum age for marriage stipulated in law in the country in which the girl or boy is a residOfficial Summary
12/1/2010--Passed Senate amended. International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010 -(Sec. 3)
Defines "child marriage" as the marriage of a girl or boy not yet the minimum age for marriage stipulated in law in the country in which the girl or boy is a resident, or where there is no such law, under the age of 18.(Sec. 4)
Expresses the sense of Congress that:(1) child marriage is a violation of human rights and its prevention and elimination should be a U.S. foreign policy goal; and
(2) expanding educational opportunities for girls, economic opportunities for women, and reducing maternal and child mortality are critical to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and U.S. global health and development objectives, including efforts to prevent HIV/AIDS.
(Sec. 5)
Authorizes the President to provide assistance, including through multilateral, nongovernmental, and faith-based organizations, to prevent child marriage in developing countries and to promote the educational, health, economic, social, and legal empowerment of girls and women. Sets forth priority assistance criteria. Directs the President to establish a multi-year strategy to prevent child marriage and promote the empowerment of girls at risk of child marriage in developing countries, and should include addressing the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and potential of girls under age 18 in developing countries. Sets forth strategy elements.(Sec. 6)
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President and all relevant agencies should collect and make available data on:(1) the incidence of child marriage in countries that receive U.S. foreign or development assistance where the practice of child marriage is prevalent; and
(2) the impact of the incidence of child marriage and the age at marriage on progress in meeting key development goals.
(Sec. 7)
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require that Department of State country reports on human rights practices include a description of the status of child marriage for each country in which child marriage is prevalent....Read the Rest
Organizations Supporting S.987
- International Women's Health Coalition
- CARE
Organizations Opposing S.987
- None via MapLight at this time.
Latest Letters to Congress
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S.987 International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010
msandhu
April 11, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 25th Congressional district of Texas. I support S.987 - International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, so that I can make sure my representatives are representing my views.
This legislation is not only important to girls in North America, but all over the world. 25,000 girls under the age of 18 are married every single day. If this number isn't astounding enough, 48% of girls in the ... -
S.987 International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010
esmith2016
January 06, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 7th Congressional district of Texas. I support S.987 - International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Emlynn Smith
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