HRES 578 109th Congress House International Affairs Abandonment of family Adoption Child welfare Europe European Union Families International cooperation Orphans Romania Treaties

Concerning the Government of Romania's ban on intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania.

Introduced: February 16, 2006 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Apr 6, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 6, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 95). (text: CR 4/05/2006 H1475-1476)

Apr 6, 2006

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1622-1623)

Apr 5, 2006

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Apr 5, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 578.

Apr 5, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1475-1479)

Apr 5, 2006

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 15, 2006

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 15, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 28, 2006

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 28, 2006

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 27, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

Feb 14, 2006

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Feb 14, 2006

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 14, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

Dec 14, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2538-2540)

Nov 18, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Nov 18, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 6, 2006	House · vote #95	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	428–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the government of Romania's desire to improve the standard of care and well-being of children in Romania.

Urges the government of Romania to: (1) complete the processing of certain intercountry adoption cases; and (2) amend its child welfare and adoption laws to decrease adoption barriers.

Urges the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to work with the government of Romania to achieve these ends.

Requests that the European Union (EU) and its member states not impede the government of Romania's efforts to place orphaned or abandoned children in permanent homes in a manner that is consistent with Romania's obligations under the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.

What's happening now April 6, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 2 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Africa Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Europe Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 5

Moran, Jerry

Kansas · Mar 7, 2006

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Mar 7, 2006

Bean, Melissa

· Feb 16, 2006

Foxx, Virginia

North Carolina · Dec 15, 2005

TIAHRT, TODD

· Nov 18, 2005

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