Rep. Smith: New Jersey Couple Inspired House-Passed Legislation That Urges Ukraine to Resume International Adoptions
November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Legislation (H.Res. 915) authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in response to a New Jersey couple whose adoption of Ukrainian siblings was abruptly upended when Russia invaded Ukraine in March 2022 passed the House of Representatives today in an overwhelming vote of 372-6.
During House debate on his resolution, Smith shared the story of Matt and Deidre Gordon, who were in the final s . . .
Legislation (H.Res. 915) authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in response to a New Jersey couple whose adoption of Ukrainian siblings was abruptly upended when Russia invaded Ukraine in March 2022 passed the House of Representatives today in an overwhelming vote of 372-6.
During House debate on his resolution, Smith shared the story of Matt and Deidre Gordon, who were in the final s . . .