H.R. 6170 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

ADOPT Act of 2025

To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize unlawful adoption practices.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] Introduced November 20, 2025 Cosponsors 18 (9 D, 9 R) Latest action November 20, 2025

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  1. Nov 20, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Nov 20, 2025 Introduced in House

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