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H.R.1464: North Korean Child Welfare Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 8, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (29 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
North Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate a representative to regularly brief Congress on U.S. efforts to advocate for the best interests of North Korean children and children of one North Korean parent, including efforts to address the adoption of such children living outside North Korea without parental care. Directs such designee to address the Department of State's: (1) analysis of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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. 1464.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill 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 Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
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On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-264.
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April 8, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.) |