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- H.R.1957
H.R.1957: Voluntary Adoption Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 18, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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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
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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| June 18, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) |