To amend the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to require the Secretary of State to report on intercountry adoptions from countries which have significantly reduced adoption rates involving immigration to the United States, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Passed House (Senate next) on May 20, 2019
This bill passed in the House on May 20, 2019 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Collins and Langevin applaud House passage of international adoption bill”
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Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA9]
(Sponsor)
on May 20, 2019
“Langevin and Collins Applaud House Passage of International Adoption Bill”
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Rep. James “Jim” Langevin [D-RI2]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 20, 2019
“the daily leader: monday, may 20, 2019”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on May 19, 2019
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History
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Jul 10, 2018
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Mar 28, 2019
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Apr 9, 2019
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Ordered Reported
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May 20, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
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H.R. 1952 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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