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H.RES.1648: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2010
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2010
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. Res. 1648.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 22, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) |