H.RES.24: Expressing the deep disappointment of the House of Representatives in the enactment by the Russia Government of a law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by United States citizens and urging the Russia Government to reconsider the law and p

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Jan. 14, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2013

Bill Cosponsors

64 (17 Democrats, 47 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Affirms that all children deserve a permanent, protective family. Values the long tradition of the United States and Russia working together to find permanent homes for unparented children. Disapproves of the Russian law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens because it primarily harms vulnerable and voiceless children. Urges Russia to reconsider the law on humanitarian grounds and prioritize the processing of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Jan. 14, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 14, 2013

Introduced in the House by Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)

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