Number: RL30979
Title: Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 and International Adoptions
Authors: Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division 
Abstract: The Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-279, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 825, "Act") provides the domestic legislation to enable the United States to implement the provisions of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ("Convention"). At the same time that Congress passed the implementing legislation, the Senate was reviewing the Convention. Although the Senate approved the ratification of the Convention, the Convention has not been formally ratified and has not entered into force in the United States. The Department of State ("DOS") has stated that the "Convention is expected to enter into force for the United States in 2007." This report analyzes and summarizes the provisions of the Act. It also examines related issues such as children emigrating from the United States, immigration law amendments, and other issues.
Pages: 12
Date: March 29, 2006