Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1951

Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2013

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Introduced
May 13, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Jun 14, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsor

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Republican·NJ-4
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First Name: CHRISTOPHER
Middle Name: H.
Last Name: SMITH
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Cosponsors
5
Committees
11
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Related Bills
27
Subjects
1
Summaries
3
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,951
Congress
113
Introduced Date
May 13, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Jun 14, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

May 15, 2013Committee

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

Source: House committee actions

May 15, 2013Committee

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Source: House committee actions

May 13, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

Source: House committee actions

May 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

May 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

May 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

May 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

May 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· May 13, 20130

Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress an Annual Report on International Child Abduction.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that U.S. diplomatic and consular missions: (1) maintain a consistent reporting standard with respect to abduction or access cases, and (2) designate at least one official in each mission to assist U.S. parents who are visiting to resolve such cases.

Directs the Secretary to seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding (an agreement between the United States and a country that is not a Convention country to resolve abduction and rights of access cases) with every country that is not a Convention country. Defines "Convention country" as a country other than the United States that has ratified, acceded, or succeeded to the Hague Abduction Convention and with respect to which the United States has entered into a reciprocal agreement pursuant to the Hague Abduction Convention.

Provides that whenever the President determines that the government of a foreign country has failed to resolve an unresolved abduction or access case, or has engaged in a pattern of noncooperation, the President shall take one or more specified actions to promote resolution or cooperation.

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Oversight and Accountability Committee

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Financial Services Committee

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Ways and Means Committee

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Aviation and airportsChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefForeign loans and debtGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMotor carriersMultilateral development programsNormal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatmentPublic contracts and procurementSanctionsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportTariffsTrade restrictionsVisas and passports

Introduced in House

May 13, 2013

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