S. 3331 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012
S. 3331 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 21, 2012, sponsored by John F. Kerry with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-276
What it does
Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 - Applies universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, and related regulations, to the same extent as they apply to the offering or provision of adoption services in connection with an adoption under the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, to any person offerin…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John F. Kerry (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 5, 2012
- Passed the House2013
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-276. (Jan 14, 2013)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
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