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HRES 588 113th Congress House Immigration Adoption and foster care Africa Child health Child safety and welfare Democratic Republic of the Congo Human rights Visas and passports

Concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.

Introduced: June 23, 2014 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 8, 2014
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 8, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5839)
Jul 8, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5839)
Jul 8, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 588.
Jul 8, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5839-5842)
Jul 8, 2014
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 26, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 26, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Jun 18, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 19, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 19, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affirms that all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent family.

Recognizes the importance of ensuring that international adoptions of all children are conducted in an ethical and transparent manner.

Expresses concern over the increasing number of new adoption cases that have been opened and the impact on children and families of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's suspension of exit permits.

Requests that the Congolese government: (1) resume issuing exit permits for all children that have been adopted and continue processing adoptions that are already underway, and (2) expedite the processing of adoptions involving medically fragile children.

Encourages continued cooperation between the Department of State and the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to improve the intercountry adoption process and ensure the welfare of all children adopted from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What's happening now July 8, 2014

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 502 Related bill A resolution concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo fo…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 38
All 38 Democratic 11 Republican 10
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Jul 8, 2014
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jul 8, 2014
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jul 8, 2014
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Jul 7, 2014
LEWIS, JOHN
· Jul 7, 2014
Loebsack, David
· Jul 7, 2014
Marchant, Kenny
· Jul 7, 2014
WHITFIELD, EDWARD
· Jul 7, 2014
ROYCE, ED
· Jun 30, 2014
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jun 26, 2014
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 26, 2014
BACHUS, SPENCER
· Jun 25, 2014
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Jun 25, 2014
 R
Daines, Steve
Montana · Jun 25, 2014
LATHAM, TOM
· Jun 25, 2014
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jun 25, 2014
Roby, Martha
· Jun 23, 2014
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 18, 2014
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 18, 2014
Brooks, Susan
· May 28, 2014
 D
Garamendi, John
California · May 28, 2014
Hunter, Duncan
· May 28, 2014
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · May 28, 2014
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · May 28, 2014
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · May 19, 2014
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · May 19, 2014
Braley, Bruce
· May 19, 2014
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · May 19, 2014
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · May 19, 2014
Ellison, Keith
· May 19, 2014
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 19, 2014
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · May 19, 2014
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 19, 2014
McHenry, Patrick
· May 19, 2014
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · May 19, 2014
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· May 19, 2014
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · May 19, 2014
TIBERI, PATRICK
· May 19, 2014
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 588: Concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-588/
MLA
"H. Res. 588: Concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-588/.
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H. Res. 588, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-588/.
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[H. Res. 588: Concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.](https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-588/)
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