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S.Res. 543 (112th)

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on international parental child abduction.

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2 August 2012

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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7403-7404; text as passed Senate: CR S7403-7404)

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Summary

Condemns the unlawful international abduction of all children. Urges countries identified by the Department of State as noncompliant or demonstrating patterns of noncompliance with the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to fulfill their commitment under international law to implement the Convention. Calls on all countries to: (1) accede to or ratify the Convention, or (2) develop a mechanism for the resolution of current and future cases of international parental child abduction. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should aggressively pursue the return of each child abducted by a parent from the United States.

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