ADOPT Act of 2025 Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and...
To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize unlawful adoption practices.
This bill, HB6170, also known as the ADOPT Act of 2025, aims to make unlawful adoption practices illegal. It seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to strengthen protections for individuals involved in adoptions, ensuring oversight, protection, and transparency. The bill was introduced on November 20, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review.
The bill would affect anyone involved in the adoption process, including adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoption agencies. By criminalizing unlawful practices, it seeks to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved in adoptions. This includes ensuring that adoptions are conducted ethically and transparently, with proper oversight to prevent abuses.
Currently, HB6170 is in its initial stages, having been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee. Key actions include its introduction on November 20, 2025, and referral to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Moving forward, the committee will review the bill, potentially hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it for further legislative consideration.
