HR9758Referred to Committee

To comprehensively combat child marriage in the United States.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-16
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Gwen Moore
Gwen Moore
Democrat · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (589 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-16

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Plain-English Summary

This legislation would establish federal laws and programs to prevent child marriage in the United States by setting minimum age requirements, improving enforcement, and providing support services for minors at risk. The bill would affect states, schools, and organizations working with young people by requiring them to implement protections and report cases of child marriage. It aims to address a practice that can interrupt education, harm health, and limit opportunities for children, particularly girls.

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