End Forced Child Marriages Act

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Bill Number

HR 1606

Introduced

Mar 8, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Topics

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

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Summary

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.

Actions

Mar 8, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 8, 2021

Introduced in House

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