WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Adoptee Citizenship Act" on June 4, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 8617. A bill to provide for automatic acquisition of United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024". SEC. 2.  more