S. 1934 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
ICARE Act
S. 1934 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Nov 23, 2003, sponsored by Don Nickles with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 23, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Intercountry Adoption Reform Act of 2003 or ICARE Act - Establishes an Office of Intercountry Adoptions within the Department of State (DOS). Requires the President to appoint an Ambassador at Large to head the Office. Transfers to the Office all immigration functions with respect to intercountry adoptions currently performed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Nickles (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 23, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15648-15651) (Nov 23, 2003)
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- S. 243: A bill concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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