H.R. 1952 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
H.R. 1952 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 28, 2019, sponsored by Doug Collins with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 116-184
What it does
Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoptions by American parents; (2) various information related to such prohibitions; (3) what steps the State Department has taken to help such countries reop…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Collins (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2019
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2019
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 20, 2020
- Became lawOct 30, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-184. (Oct 30, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 20, 2019 · Passed397–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Intercountry Adoption Information ActHouse · May 20, 2019
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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