VoterlyH.R. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · Became law
What this bill does
Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoptions by American parents; (2) various information related to such prohibitions; (3) what steps the State Department has taken to help such countries reopen intercountry adoptions; and (4) an assessment of the impact that certain fees have on families seeking to adopt international children, sibling groups, or children with disabilities.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2019-03-28
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 6
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 116-184.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] introduced H.R. 1952. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1952 do?
Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual report to Congress on intercountry adoptions. The reports shall contain (1) a list of countries that have laws that prevent or prohibit adoption…
Who sponsored H.R. 1952?
Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] (R) of Georgia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1952?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1952 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 1952 became law.