A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.
Summary
This resolution officially designates April 2023 as "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" to highlight the emotional and physical harm caused when a child is taken across international borders by one parent without the other's consent. It expresses the Senate's commitment to raising public awareness about this issue and encourages the U.S. government to continue leading global efforts to prevent such abductions. While the resolution does not change existing laws or provide new funding, it serves as a formal recognition of the challenges families face in these cases and promotes the use of international treaties to help return abducted children to their home countries.
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