H.R. 5626 would require the Department of State to include new information in its annual reports to the Congress on international adoptions: specifically, information about countries that prevent adoptions involving immigration to the United States and the department’s efforts to resume such adoptions.
On the basis of information from the department about similar reporting requirements, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost less than $500,000 over the 2018‑2023 period, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
