Hague Convention Implementation Legislation: Comparison of H.R. 2909, S. 682, and Administration Draft (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Oct. 18, 1999 |
| Report Number |
RL30342 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry
Adoption ("Convention") establishes uniform standards and procedures for the international adoption
of children. The United States became a signatory to the Convention on March 31, 1994. In order
to implement the provisions of the Convention, each signatory nation must enact domestic legislation
to fulfill the treaty requirements. At the present time, several different versions of the implementing
legislation are being considered: H.R. 2909 , the "Intercountry Adoption Act of 1999;"
S. 682 , the "Intercountry Adoption Convention Implementation Act of 1999;" and the
companion bill to S. 682, H.R. 2342 . In addition, a draft bill entitled
"Intercountry Adoption Act" which is known as the "Administration bill" was prepared by the State
Department and transmitted to the President in June 1998. It has not been introduced. This report
compares and analyzes certain provisions of H.R. 2909, S. 682. and the
Administration bill.
