S.1919 - Girls Protection Act of 2011

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Girls Protection Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation. as introduced.

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11/29/2011--Introduced.Girls Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine, up to a five-year prison term, or both for knowingly transporting a girl under the age of 18 from the United States and its territories in foreign commerce for purposes of female genita

Official Summary

11/29/2011--Introduced.Girls Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine, up to a five-year prison term, or both for knowingly transporting a girl under the age of 18 from the United States and its territories in foreign commerce for purposes of female genital mutilation.

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05/11/12
Guest conductor of Cleveland Orchestra overcomes rough start in Severance Hall debut

But Bringuier's most impressive effort was yet to come, in the form of Stravinsky's 1919 "Firebird" Suite. Here, the conductor outdid even his own work in the Roussel ballet, leading a performance strong in all technical respects but also fueled ...

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
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05/10/12
Slice of royalty on the auction block

She points out a tier of Princess Patricia's 1919 wedding cake was shipped over to her regiment in Canada. It's not known if it was eaten by hungry troops or saved. When Queen Elizabeth married The Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, post-war food rationing meant .

Source: Ottawa Sun
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05/10/12
Slice of royalty on the auction block

She points out a tier of Princess Patricia's 1919 wedding cake was shipped over to her regiment in Canada. It's not known if it was eaten by hungry troops or saved. When Queen Elizabeth married The Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, post-war food rationing meant .

Source: Toronto Sun
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12/20/11
Oligarchy: Over-Criminalized.com Legislative Update

H.R. 3491: [No Title] H.R. 3486: Speak Out to Stop Child Abuse Act (SOS Child Abuse Act) H.R. 3474: Promoting Responsibility in Medical Expenditures Act of 2011 (PRIME Act of 2011) S. 1919: Girls' Protection Act of 2011 ...

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12/13/11
rareHERO: My letter to: John McCain, Jon Kyle, and David ...

I am aware that new legislation, the “Girls Protection Act of 2011” (S. 1919) introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) aims to close this loophole and strengthen the 1996 federal law. This legislation would make it illegal to ...

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11/29/11
WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1919, The Girls Protection Act of 2011

U.S. Congress: S. 1919, The Girls Protection Act of 2011.

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