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.

4/3/2025, 1:33 PM
Congress
119

Number
SRES - 150

Introduced on
2025-04-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Thom Tillis

Cosponsors
Christopher Murphy

Variations and Revisions

4/1/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 119 SRES 150 is a resolution that supports the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month." The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting children from being wrongfully taken across international borders by a parent or guardian without the consent of the other parent or legal guardian. It emphasizes the emotional and psychological harm that children experience when they are abducted and taken away from their home, family, and familiar surroundings.

The resolution calls for increased efforts to prevent and address international parental child abduction, including promoting cooperation between countries to facilitate the return of abducted children to their habitual residence. It also encourages the United States to work with other countries to establish mechanisms for resolving international parental child abduction cases in a timely and effective manner. Overall, Bill 119 SRES 150 aims to raise awareness of the issue of international parental child abduction and to promote measures that protect the rights and well-being of children who are victims of this harmful practice.
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.

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.