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S.Res. 502 (113th)

A resolution concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.

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Introduced

15 July 2014

Last action

31 July 2014 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5313--5314; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2014 S5313-5313)

Sponsors

Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]

Subjects

Immigration

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6 December 2025

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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. 15 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4509-4510)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 495.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 29 July 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 July 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 July 2014

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5313--5314; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2014 S5313-5313)

    Source: Floor

  7. 31 July 2014

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5313--5314; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2014 S5313-5313)

    Source: Floor

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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