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- H.R.5532
H.R.5532: International Adoption Harmonization Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 15, 2010
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Adoption Harmonization Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include in the definition of "child" a child adopted under the age of 18 (16 under current law) who has been: (1) in the custody of, and has resided with, the adopting parent or parents for at least two years; or (2) battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the adopting parent or a family member residing in the same household. Includes in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5532.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 15, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |