Detailed Summary

International Child Marriage Prevention and Protection Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce the incidences of child marriage around the world by further integrating this issue into U.S. development efforts. Requires the Secretary to submit reports to Congress on such strategy and on child marriage and U.S. assistance programs that address it.

Authorizes the President to provide assistance for programs to reduce the incidences of child marriage and promote the empowerment of girls, including support for the treatment and reduction of fistula in countries with high rates of such surgery.

Requires the Secretary to work through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other agencies of the Department of State and in conjunction with other relevant agencies as part of their ongoing research and data collection activities concerning child marriage.

Requires the Secretary to include in the Department of State's Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section for each country where child marriage is prevalent, outlining the status of the practice.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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