H.R. 3941 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Bring Our Children Home Act
H.R. 3941 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 11, 2004, sponsored by Nick Lampson with 106 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Bring Our Children Home Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that a contestant may bring an action in U.S. district court to resolve conflicting child custody determinations. Directs the Attorney General to establish a registry of child custody and visitation orders and proceedings. Authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to hold any child listed as missing for a proper custody disposition.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick Lampson (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (Apr 2, 2004)
More bills from Nick Lampson in the 108th Congress
Other Families bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 342: Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
- H.R. 1925: Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act
- S. 2363: A bill to revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
- S. 2883: Prevention of Child Abduction Partnership Act
- H.J.Res. 56: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- H.J.Res. 106: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- S. 864: National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act
- H.R. 1263: Code Adam Act
- H.R. 2582: Foster Child Protection Act of 2003
- H.R. 3243: Keeping Families Together Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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