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H.R.3156: Voluntary Adoption Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 22, 1996
- Latest Major Action March 27, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (1 Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Voluntary Adoption Protection Act - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 to exempt voluntary child custody proceedings from coverage under that Act. States that upon written consent by a parent or legal guardian of an Indian child to voluntarily terminate parental rights such Act is inapplicable with respect to any child custody proceeding involving such child.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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March 22, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) |