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HR 1684 99th Congress House

Amerasian Children Relief Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide preferential treatment in the admission of certain children of United States citizens, which chi… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide preferential treatment in the admission of certain children of United States citizens, which children have been or will be adopted by United States citizens.

Introduced: March 21, 1985 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Immigration AdoptionAliensArmed Forces and National SecurityCambodia
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Children and youthFamiliesInternational AffairsLaosMilitary dependentsSouth KoreaThailandVietnam
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Mar 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Mar 21, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 26, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amerasian Children Relief Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the admission of certain children fathered by U.S. citizens in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, or Kampuchea who have: (1) been released by their mothers for adoption and emigration; and (2) been adopted or will be adopted by U.S. citizens (including certain single parents).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1684: Amerasian Children Relief Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1684/
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"H.R. 1684: Amerasian Children Relief Act of 1985." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1684/.
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H.R. 1684, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1684/.
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