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S. 1376Became Law

International Adoption Simplification Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 30, 2010)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 21, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

International Adoption Simplification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child," and thus in the exemption from required admissions vaccination documentation, certain children who have been adopted in a foreign country that is a signatory to the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) or who are emigrating from such a country for U.S. adoption.

Includes in such definition and exemption a child who is under the age of 18 at the time an immediate relative status petition is filed on his or her behalf, has been adopted abroad or is coming for U.S. adoption, and is the natural sibling of: (1) an adopted child from a Hague Convention signatory country; (2) a child adopted under the age of 16 who has lived with the adoptive parents for at least two years, or a child who has been abused; or (3) an orphan who was under the age of 16 at the time an immediate relative status petition was filed on his or her behalf.

Makes such provisions effective on the date of enactment of this Act, except that such an alien sibling who has attained the age of 18 on or after April 1, 2008, shall be deemed to meet the age requirement if a petition for classification of the alien as an immediate relative is filed not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

What just happenedNov 30, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-287.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2010PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 111-287.

  2. Nov 30, 2010BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 111-287.

  3. Nov 30, 2010PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 30, 2010BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 19, 2010FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 19, 2010President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 15, 2010

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Nov 15, 2010FloorH38310

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

  9. Nov 15, 2010FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7406-7407)

  10. Nov 15, 2010Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7406-7407)

  11. Nov 15, 2010FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1376.

  12. Nov 15, 2010FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7406-7408)

  13. Nov 15, 2010FloorH30300

    Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Jul 26, 2010CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  15. Jul 22, 2010IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Jul 22, 2010Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jul 22, 2010FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jul 21, 2010Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Jul 21, 2010Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Jul 21, 2010Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6120)

  21. Jul 21, 2010Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6120; text as reported in Senate: CR S6120)

  22. Jul 14, 2010Floor

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 111-220.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jul 14, 2010Committee14900

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 111-220.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Mar 22, 2010Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.

  25. Mar 22, 2010Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Mar 22, 2010Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Dec 17, 2009Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Jun 25, 2009IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Jun 25, 2009IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 30, 201049

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 21, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

International Adoption Simplification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child," and thus in the exemption from required admissions vaccination documentation, certain children who have been adopted in a foreign country that is a signatory to the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) or who are emigrating from such a country for U.S. adoption.

Includes in such definition and exemption a child who is under the age of 18 at the time an immediate relative status petition is filed on his or her behalf, has been adopted abroad or is coming for U.S. adoption, and is the natural sibling of: (1) an adopted child from a Hague Convention signatory country; (2) a child adopted under the age of 16 who has lived with the adoptive parents for at least two years, or a child who has been abused; or (3) an orphan who was under the age of 16 at the time an immediate relative status petition was filed on his or her behalf.

Makes such provisions effective on the date of enactment of this Act, except that such an alien sibling who has attained the age of 18 on or after April 1, 2008, shall be deemed to meet the age requirement if a petition for classification of the alien as an immediate relative is filed not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed House without amendmentNov 15, 201081

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 21, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

International Adoption Simplification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child," and thus in the exemption from required admissions vaccination documentation, certain children who have been adopted in a foreign country that is a signatory to the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) or who are emigrating from such a country for U.S. adoption.

Includes in such definition and exemption a child who is under the age of 18 at the time an immediate relative status petition is filed on his or her behalf, has been adopted abroad or is coming for U.S. adoption, and is the natural sibling of: (1) an adopted child from a Hague Convention signatory country; (2) a child adopted under the age of 16 who has lived with the adoptive parents for at least two years, or a child who has been abused; or (3) an orphan who was under the age of 16 at the time an immediate relative status petition was filed on his or her behalf.

Makes such provisions effective on the date of enactment of this Act, except that such an alien sibling who has attained the age of 18 on or after April 1, 2008, shall be deemed to meet the age requirement if a petition for classification of the alien as an immediate relative is filed not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed Senate amendedJul 21, 201035

International Adoption Simplification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child," and thus in the exemption from required admissions vaccination documentation, certain children who have been adopted in a foreign country that is a signatory to the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) or who are emigrating from such a country for U.S. adoption.

Includes in such definition and exemption a child who is under the age of 18 at the time an immediate relative status petition is filed on his or her behalf, has been adopted abroad or is coming for U.S. adoption, and is the natural sibling of: (1) an adopted child from a Hague Convention signatory country; (2) a child adopted under the age of 16 who has lived with the adoptive parents for at least two years, or a child who has been abused; or (3) an orphan who was under the age of 16 at the time an immediate relative status petition was filed on his or her behalf.

Makes such provisions effective on the date of enactment of this Act, except that such an alien sibling who has attained the age of 18 on or after April 1, 2008, shall be deemed to meet the age requirement if a petition for classification of the alien as an immediate relative is filed not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 22, 201001

International Adoption Simplification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child," and thus in the exemption from required admissions vaccination documentation, certain children who have been adopted in a foreign country that is a signatory to the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) or who are emigrating from such a country for U.S. adoption.

Includes in such definition and exemption a child who is under the age of 18 at the time an immediate relative status petition is filed on his or her behalf, has been adopted abroad or is coming for U.S. adoption, and is the natural sibling of: (1) an adopted child from a Hague Convention signatory country; (2) a child adopted under the age of 16 who has lived with the adoptive parents for at least two years, or a child who has been abused; or (3) an orphan who was under the age of 16 at the time an immediate relative status petition was filed on his or her behalf.

Makes such provisions effective as if enacted on April 1, 2008.

Introduced in SenateJun 25, 200900

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child," and thus in the exemption from required admissions vaccination documentation, certain children who have been adopted in a foreign country that is a signatory to the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) or who are emigrating from such a country for U.S. adoption.

Includes in such definition and exemption a child who is under the age of 18 at the time an immediate relative status petition is filed on his or her behalf, has been adopted abroad or is coming for U.S. adoption, and is the natural sibling of: (1) an adopted child from a Hague Convention signatory country; (2) a child adopted under the age of 16 who has lived with the adoptive parents for at least two years, or a child who has been abused; or (3) an orphan who was under the age of 16 at the time an immediate relative status petition was filed on his or her behalf.