What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 915.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-06.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres915/BILLS-118hres915eh.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll478.xml

Is this summary verified?

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Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 6 (Roll no. 478). (text: 11/20/2024 CR H6135-6136)

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 915

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Resuming Ukrainian Adoptions by US Citizens

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Urges Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoptions by U.S. citizens, especially where mutual concerns for the child's best interest are addressed. Recommends urgent consideration for cases where prospective U.S. parents had already complied with Ukrainian adoption requirements before the suspension. Suggests that children who participated in hosting programs in the U.S. and are legally adoptable be allowed to proceed with adoption. Recommends preadoptive placements for children whose legal adoptability status is uncertain, until their status is clarified.

The U.S. House of Representatives urges the Ukrainian government to resume adoption processes for U.S. citizens, especially in cases where processes were already advanced before the suspension. This aims to allow children in need to find permanent families, while ensuring the child's safety and best interests.

Key points

Urges Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoptions by U.S. citizens, especially where mutual concerns for the child's best interest are addressed.

Recommends urgent consideration for cases where prospective U.S. parents had already complied with Ukrainian adoption requirements before the suspension.

Suggests that children who participated in hosting programs in the U.S. and are legally adoptable be allowed to proceed with adoption.

Recommends preadoptive placements for children whose legal adoptability status is uncertain, until their status is clarified.

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VOTING RESULTS

2024-11-21

For 372

Against 6

Abstain 0

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Status:

Adopted

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Additional Information

Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.

Print number: HRES 915

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Process start date: 2023-12-06

Voting date: 2024-11-21

Meeting no: 2

Voting no: 478

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