H.R. 3212 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014
H.R. 3212 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Sep 28, 2013, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 31 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 28, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-150
What it does
Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should set a strong example for other countries under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Convention) in the resolution of cases involving children abducted abroad and brought to the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 28, 2013
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2013
- Passed the SenateJul 16, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2014
- Became lawAug 8, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-150. (Aug 8, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 11, 2013 · Passed398–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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