Number: RS20679
Title: H.R. 2909: HAGUE CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION
Authors: Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division 
Abstract: The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption establishes uniform standards and procedures for the international adoption of children. Each signatory nation must enact domestic legislation to fulfill the treaty requirements. In the 106th Congress, several different bills have been considered.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated September 18, 2000