HRES Bill 915 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-12-06

Bill 118 HRES 915, titled "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," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls on the government of Ukraine to reconsider and adjust its decision to halt adoptions by foreign nationals, specifically focusing on cases where the concerns of both the Ukrainian and US governments can be effectively addressed. The resolution emphasizes the importance of allowing foreign adoptions to resume, highlighting the benefits of such adoptions for both the children in need of homes and the families seeking to adopt. The resolution aims to encourage dialogue and cooperation between the governments of Ukraine and the United States in order to find solutions that address the concerns of both parties and facilitate the resumption of foreign adoptions. It underscores the importance of ensuring that the best interests of the children involved are prioritized in any decisions regarding adoption policies. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 915 seeks to promote the welfare of children in need of loving homes by urging the government of Ukraine to reconsider its suspension of foreign adoptions and work towards finding mutually beneficial solutions with the United States.

Recent Activity

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

Alternative Names

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.

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.

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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-6]

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-9]

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. [D-NJ-10]

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-6]

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-9]

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. [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

Rep. Pascrell, Bill [D-NJ-9]

Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions