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- H.R.3237
H.R.3237: To establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by their birth parents.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 12, 1998
- Latest Major Action Feb. 20, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national registry to which birth parents of an adopted child may voluntarily provide medical information about themselves for release to the adopted child upon the child's request. Prohibits the release of identifying information about a birth parent to the adopted child unless the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| Feb. 12, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |