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

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 18 November 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 November 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 November 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 December 2005

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 14 February 2006

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 February 2006

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 February 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 February 2006

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

9. 28 February 2006

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

10. 28 February 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 15 March 2006

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

12. 15 March 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 5 April 2006

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

14. 5 April 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

15. 5 April 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

16. 5 April 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

17. 6 April 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

18. 6 April 2006

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

19. 6 April 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

    Source: Floor

20. 6 April 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
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