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H.Res. 915 (118th)

Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.

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Introduced

6 December 2023

Last action

21 November 2024 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

Subjects

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27 May 2025

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Summary

This resolution urges Ukraine to resume allowing certain U.S. citizens to adopt and to receive pre-adoptive placements of Ukrainian children. Specifically, the resolution:  recommends Ukraine consider, as particularly urgent, cases where prospective U.S. parents have completed Ukraine's adoption process and received approval prior to the suspension of adoptions by non-Ukrainians on March 13, 2022;  recommends that, in cases where Ukrainian children had already been placed in hosting programs, prospective U.S. parents be allowed to initiate the adoption process; and  recommends that prospective U.S. parents be allowed to apply to receive, in a pre-adoptive placement, Ukrainian children that previously participated in hosting programs and that have an uncertain legal status regarding adoption.  

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Timeline

  1. 6 December 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 December 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 December 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 2024

    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

  5. 20 November 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 915.

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 November 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6135-6138)

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 November 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 November 2024

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 November 2024

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 6 (Roll no. 478). (text: 11/20/2024 CR H6135-6136)

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 November 2024

    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): 372 - 6 (Roll no. 478). (text: 11/20/2024 CR H6135-6136)

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 November 2024

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6168-6169)

    Source: Floor

Votes

21 November 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 372 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 54

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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