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H.R. 1952Became Law

Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 30, 2020)

Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoptions by American parents; (2) various information related to such prohibitions; (3) what steps the State Department has taken to help such countries reopen intercountry adoptions; and (4) an assessment of the impact that certain fees have on families seeking to adopt international children, sibling groups, or children with disabilities.

What just happenedOct 30, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-184.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9](R-GA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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  1. Oct 30, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-184.

  2. Oct 30, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-184.

  3. Oct 30, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 30, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 30, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Sep 30, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Sep 30, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5918)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  11. Sep 30, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  12. May 21, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. May 20, 2019FloorH38310

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

  14. May 20, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3973)

  15. May 20, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 218).(text: CR H3973)

  16. May 20, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995)

  17. May 20, 2019FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. May 20, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1952.

  19. May 20, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3973-3975)

  20. May 20, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  22. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  23. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  24. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  25. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 30, 202049

Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoptions by American parents; (2) various information related to such prohibitions; (3) what steps the State Department has taken to help such countries reopen intercountry adoptions; and (4) an assessment of the impact that certain fees have on families seeking to adopt international children, sibling groups, or children with disabilities.

Passed SenateSep 30, 202055

Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoptions by American parents; (2) various information related to such prohibitions; (3) what steps the State Department has taken to help such countries reopen intercountry adoptions; and (4) an assessment of the impact that certain fees have on families seeking to adopt international children, sibling groups, or children with disabilities.

Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2019

Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoptions by American parents, (2) various information related to such prohibitions, and (3) what steps the State Department has taken to help such countries reopen intercountry adoptions.

Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019 — Informed