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S.RES.543: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on international parental child abduction.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2012
- Latest Major Action Dec. 4, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (19 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the international abduction of all children. Urges countries identified by the Department of State as noncompliant or demonstrating patterns of noncompliance with the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to fulfill their commitment to implement the Convention. Calls on all countries: (1) to become a party to the Convention and institute measures to address cases of international parental child abduction,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
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| Aug. 2, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |