To prohibit the giving or acceptance of payment for the placement of a child, or obtaining consent to adoption.
Baby Selling Prohibition Act of 2004 - Amends Federal criminal law to prohibit accepting or charging any fee in excess of allowable costs in connection with the adoption of a minor.
Applies such prohibition to all individuals, intermediaries, or entities involved in such adoptions. Provides a prison term of up to ten years for violators.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8735)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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