HOUSE 1606117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

End Forced Child Marriages Act

Last Action: 3/8/2021

Actions

2021-03-08Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
2021-03-08Introduced in House
2021-03-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-08 (00)

End Forced Child Marriages Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study and report on state laws regarding the minimum marriage age and the prevalence of marriage involving a child who is under the minimum marriage age.

Cosponsors (2)

Joseph Morelle (D-NY)
Gwen Moore (D-WI)

Subjects

Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Marriage and family status
State and local government operations

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