H.R. 2731 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019
H.R. 2731 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 14, 2019, sponsored by Adam Smith with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 This bill provides for the automatic acquisition of citizenship for certain individuals adopted by a U.S. citizen. A child born outside the United States and adopted by a U.S. citizen shall automatically acquire citizenship upon meeting certain requirements, regardless of when the adoption was finalized.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam Smith (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 65 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Jun 26, 2019)
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- H.R. 5273: Securing America's Ports Act
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
- H.J.Res. 46: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- S. 386: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
- H.R. 541: Keep Families Together Act
- H.R. 586: Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act
- H.R. 656: DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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