Hope for Children Act passes in the House By a unanimous vote the House of Representatives passed HR 622, the Hope for Children Act, which will provide a $10,000 tax credit for adoption. The legislation will now go to the Senate, and we will keep you informed as the bill moves through the process. Thanks to everyone who requested their representatives to become a Cosponsor of the Hope for Children Act and for urging them to vote in favor of HR 622. Please contact your representative and thank them for their support of HR 622. View the roll call of member's votes. USE THE DIRECT LINK BELOW TO SEND A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS Enter your zip code and click go.

Sample letter: Dear Honorable (name of Representative) Thank you for your support in favor of HR 622, the Hope for Children Act. This will make an important difference in the ability of families to adopt children. We are hopeful that as the bill goes to the Senate, it will include the provision for special needs adoptions. Most of all, those children and families deserve to benefit from this legislation. Thank you for your support of adoption. Sincerely, View the original legislation View the amended legislation A press release from the office of Rep. Oberstar A press release from the office of Rep. DeMint A press release from the office of Rep. Delahunt

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