Amendment clarifies the definition of unmarried couples so that qualified single persons seeking to adopt will not be turned away in the adoption process.

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Amendment Number
887
Description
Amendment clarifies the definition of unmarried couples so that qualified single persons seeking to adopt will not be turned away in the adoption process.
Purpose
An amendment offered pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 252, to clarify language in the bill relating to adoptions by unmarried couples. The amendment would specify that the provisions of the bill would not prevent single, unmarried individuals from petitioning to adopt a child.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Nov 1, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Walsh amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:35:27
Submitted Date
Nov 1, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 887 — Informed