H.R. 2518 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Bring Our Children Home Act
H.R. 2518 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 24, 2007, sponsored by Nick Lampson with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 24, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bring Our Children Home Act - Amends the Missing Children's Assistance Act to expand the definition of "missing child." Requires the Attorney General to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with information for locating a child from a foreign country who has been abducted and is believed to be in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick Lampson (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. (Jul 24, 2007)
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- H.R. 1593: Second Chance Act of 2007
- H.R. 2517: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007
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- S. 3218: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
- S. 3294: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5938: Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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