PREVENTION OF CHILD MARRIAGE.

SEC. 1207. PREVENTION OF CHILD MARRIAGE. (a) In General.—Section 106 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7104) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(j) Prevention of Child Trafficking Through Child Marriage. The Secretary of State shall establish and implement a multi-year, multi-sectoral strategy— “(1) to prevent child marriage; “(2) to promote the empowerment of girls at risk of child marriage in developing countries; “(3) that should address the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and potential of girls younger than 18 years of age in developing countries; “(4) that targets areas in developing countries with high prevalence of child marriage; and “(5) that includes diplomatic and programmatic initiatives.” . (b) Inclusion of Child Marriage Status in Reports.—The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 116 (22 U.S.C. 2151n), by adding at the end the following: “(g) Child Marriage Status. “(1) In general. The report required under subsection (d) shall include, for each country in which child marriage is prevalent, a description of the status of the practice of child marriage in such country. “(2) Defined term. In this subsection, the term ‘child marriage’ means the marriage of a girl or boy who is— “(A) younger than the minimum age for marriage under the laws of the country in which such girl or boy is a resident; or “(B) younger than 18 years of age, if no such law exists.” ; and (2) in section 502B (22 U.S.C. 2304), by adding at the end the following: “(i) Child Marriage Status. “(1) In general. The report required under subsection (b) shall include, for each country in which child marriage is prevalent, a description of the status of the practice of child marriage in such country. “(2) Defined term. In this subsection, the term ‘child marriage’ means the marriage of a girl or boy who is— “(A) younger than the minimum age for marriage under the laws of the country in which such girl or boy is a resident; or “(B) younger than 18 years of age, if no such law exists.” .