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.

Summary

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 impact on children and families caused by the suspension of exit permit issuance within the Democratic Republic of Congo. Requests that the Congolese government resume processing adoption cases and issuing exit permits, prioritize the processing of intercountry adoptions which were initiated before the suspension, and expedite the adoption processing of 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 Congo.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 May 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 June 2014

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 18 June 2014

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

   Source: Committee

6. 18 June 2014

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 June 2014

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

8. 26 June 2014

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 8 July 2014

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

10. 8 July 2014

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5839)

    Source: Floor

11. 8 July 2014

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

12. 8 July 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 588.

    Source: Floor

13. 8 July 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5839-5842)

    Source: Floor

14. 8 July 2014

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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