A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

3/30/2024, 8:23 AM

This resolution states that the Senate recognizes and observes Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2024. It also urges the United States to continue to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international parental child abduction.

Bill 118 sres 618, also known as the resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month," aims to raise awareness about the issue of international parental child abduction. The resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Congress should take action to educate the public about the harm caused by this practice.

International parental child abduction occurs when a parent takes their child to another country without the consent of the other parent or the court. This can have serious emotional and psychological effects on the child, as well as strain relationships between the parents.

The resolution calls for increased efforts to prevent and address cases of international parental child abduction. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between countries to ensure the safe return of abducted children and to hold abducting parents accountable for their actions. By supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month," the Senate hopes to bring attention to this important issue and encourage action to protect children and families from the devastating effects of international parental child abduction.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 618

Introduced on
2024-03-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution states that the Senate recognizes and observes Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2024. It also urges the United States to continue to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international parental child abduction.

Bill 118 sres 618, also known as the resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month," aims to raise awareness about the issue of international parental child abduction. The resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Congress should take action to educate the public about the harm caused by this practice.

International parental child abduction occurs when a parent takes their child to another country without the consent of the other parent or the court. This can have serious emotional and psychological effects on the child, as well as strain relationships between the parents.

The resolution calls for increased efforts to prevent and address cases of international parental child abduction. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation between countries to ensure the safe return of abducted children and to hold abducting parents accountable for their actions. By supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month," the Senate hopes to bring attention to this important issue and encourage action to protect children and families from the devastating effects of international parental child abduction.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary1/3/2025

This resolution states that the Senate recognizes and observes Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2024. It also urges the United States to continue to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of internat...


Latest Action3/22/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.