| Bill | HR 9669 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — 117th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Bring Abducted Children Home Amendments Act
This bill revises various provisions regarding international child abduction, including to increase the maximum term of imprisonment from 3 years to 10 years for retaining a child outside the United States with intent to obstruct the lawful exercise of parental rights.
Bill Title
Bring Abducted Children Home Amendments Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2022-12-21: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2022-12-21: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2022-12-21: Introduced in House
- 2022-12-21: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.