S. 1376 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
International Adoption Simplification Act
S. 1376 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 25, 2009, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 111-287
What it does
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 su…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2009
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2010
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2010
- Became lawNov 30, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-287. (Nov 30, 2010)
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- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
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- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
- H.R. 2709: Reuniting Families Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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