8 U.S.C. § 1374 : US Code - Section 1374: Information regarding female genital mutilation

Search 8 U.S.C. § 1374 : US Code - Section 1374: Information regarding female genital mutilation

(a) Provision of information regarding female genital mutilation
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (in cooperation with
the Department of State) shall make available for all aliens who
are issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas, prior to or at the time
of entry into the United States, the following information:
(1) Information on the severe harm to physical and
psychological health caused by female genital mutilation which is
compiled and presented in a manner which is limited to the
practice itself and respectful to the cultural values of the
societies in which such practice takes place.
(2) Information concerning potential legal consequences in the
United States for (A) performing female genital mutilation, or
(B) allowing a child under his or her care to be subjected to
female genital mutilation, under criminal or child protection
statutes or as a form of child abuse.
(b) Limitation
In consultation with the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of
Immigration and Naturalization shall identify those countries in
which female genital mutilation is commonly practiced and, to the
extent practicable, limit the provision of information under
subsection (a) of this section to aliens from such countries.
(c) "Female genital mutilation" defined
For purposes of this section, the term "female genital
mutilation" means the removal or infibulation (or both) of the
whole or part of the clitoris, the labia minora, or labia majora.