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This resolution supports the designation of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" from April 1-30, 2025, and aims to raise awareness about the serious problem of international parental child abduction. The resolution highlights several key points, including that 9,816 children were reported abducted from the United States between 2010 and 2020, and in 2023, such abductions were identified in 105 countries worldwide. The document emphasizes that international child abduction is a form of child abuse with devastating emotional and psychological consequences, potentially causing anxiety, nightmares, mood swings, and feelings of abandonment for the children involved. The resolution notes that the United States is a party to the Hague Convention on Child Abduction, which supports the prompt return of wrongly removed children and respects parental custody rights. It also recognizes the work of various organizations and government agencies in combating this issue, such as the Office of Children's Issues and the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program. Ultimately, the resolution calls on the United States to continue leading efforts to educate the public about the harmful impacts of international parental child abduction and to support the return of abducted children.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/150/all-info