S 3331 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-06-21· Sponsored by Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 112-276.(2013-01-14)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 - Applies universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, and related regulations, to the same extent as they apply to the offering or provision of adoption services in connection with an adoption under the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, to any person offering or providing adoption services in connection with a foreign orphan under age 16 adopted or to be adopted by a U.S. citizen. Gives the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), the Attorney General, and the accrediting entities the duties, responsibilities, and authorities under the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 and related regulations with respect to a person offering or providing such adoption services, regardless of whether such services are offered or provided in connection with a Convention adoption. Amends the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to repeal the prohibition against, and so make available, collected fees to accrediting entities.…

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S. 3331, Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012

Oct 18, 2012

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on September 19, 2012

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans