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Adoption Information Act
12/31/2024, 6:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 223
Bill 118 hr 223, also known as the Adoption Information Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve access to information for individuals who were adopted or are seeking information about their biological parents.
The Adoption Information Act would require adoption agencies to maintain detailed records of all adoptions, including the names of the biological parents, medical history, and any other relevant information. These records would be made available to the adopted individual upon request, allowing them to learn more about their background and potentially connect with their biological family.
Additionally, the bill would establish a national database where individuals could search for information about their biological parents and potentially connect with them. This database would be maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services and would be accessible to both adopted individuals and biological parents seeking to reconnect. Overall, the Adoption Information Act aims to provide greater transparency and access to information for individuals who were adopted, allowing them to learn more about their heritage and potentially reunite with their biological family members. This bill has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of many adopted individuals and their families.
The Adoption Information Act would require adoption agencies to maintain detailed records of all adoptions, including the names of the biological parents, medical history, and any other relevant information. These records would be made available to the adopted individual upon request, allowing them to learn more about their background and potentially connect with their biological family.
Additionally, the bill would establish a national database where individuals could search for information about their biological parents and potentially connect with them. This database would be maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services and would be accessible to both adopted individuals and biological parents seeking to reconnect. Overall, the Adoption Information Act aims to provide greater transparency and access to information for individuals who were adopted, allowing them to learn more about their heritage and potentially reunite with their biological family members. This bill has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of many adopted individuals and their families.
Congressional Summary of HR 223
Adoption Information Act
This bill requires federally funded family planning programs to provide each person who inquires about their services with specified information about adoption centers in their state. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide the programs with pamphlets containing the required information.
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Current Status of Bill HR 223
Bill HR 223 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 23, 2024. Bill HR 223 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 223's most recent activity was Signed by President. as of December 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 223
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
57Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
57Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 223
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 223
Adoption Information Act
Adoption Information Act
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 223
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