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S. 1300Became Law

Adoptive Family Relief Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 16, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Adoptive Family Relief Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that if an immigrant visa was issued on or after March 27, 2013, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a U.S. citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or refunded if:

  • the child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and
  • such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents.

What just happenedOct 16, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-70.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors8 D13 R
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  1. Oct 16, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-70.

  2. Oct 16, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-70.

  3. Oct 16, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 16, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 8, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 8, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 6, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 6, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6815-6816)

  9. Oct 6, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6815-6816)

  10. Oct 6, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1300.

  11. Oct 6, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6815-6817)

  12. Oct 6, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 15, 2015FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jul 15, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 15, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jul 14, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5057; text as passed Senate: CR S5057)

  17. Jul 14, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5057; text as passed Senate: CR S5057)

  18. Jul 9, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.

  19. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jul 9, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. May 12, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2798)

    Judiciary Committee
  23. May 12, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 16, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Adoptive Family Relief Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that if an immigrant visa was issued on or after March 27, 2013, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a U.S. citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or refunded if:

  • the child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and
  • such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents.
Passed House without amendmentOct 6, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Adoptive Family Relief Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that if an immigrant visa was issued on or after March 27, 2013, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a U.S. citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or refunded if:

  • the child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and
  • such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents.
Passed Senate without amendmentJul 14, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Adoptive Family Relief Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that if an immigrant visa was issued on or after March 27, 2013, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a U.S. citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or refunded if:

  • the child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and
  • such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents.
Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 9, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Adoptive Family Relief Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that if an immigrant visa was issued on or after March 27, 2013, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a U.S. citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or refunded if:

  • the child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and
  • such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents.
Introduced in SenateMay 12, 2015

Adoptive Family Relief Act

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that if an immigrant visa was issued on or after March 27, 2013, for a child who has been lawfully adopted, or who is coming to the United States to be adopted, by a U.S. citizen, any statutory immigrant visa fees relating to a renewal or replacement of such visa may be waived or refunded if:

  • the child was unable to use the original immigrant visa during the period of its validity as a direct result of extraordinary circumstances, including the denial of an exit permit; and
  • such inability was attributable to factors beyond the control of the adopting parent or parents.
Adoptive Family Relief Act — Informed