Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
§9114 Report to Congressional Representatives
Title 22 › Chapter 98— INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION AND RETURN › Subchapter I— DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACTIONS › § 9114
Summary
The Secretary of State must send a written notice to a left‑behind parent's congressional representatives when the parent reports an abduction to the U.S. Central Authority and agrees to the notice. If the parent asks for the notice — including parents who reported before August 8, 2014 — it must be sent as soon as possible.
Full Legal Text
Title 22, §9114
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(a)The Secretary of State shall submit written notification to the Member of Congress and Senators, or Resident Commissioner or Delegate, as appropriate, representing the legal residence of a left-behind parent if such parent—
(1)reports an abduction to the Central Authority of the United States; and
(2)consents to such notification.
(b)At the request of any person who is a left-behind parent, including a left-behind parent who previously reported an abduction to the Central Authority of the United States before August 8, 2014, the notification required under subsection (a) shall be provided as soon as is practicable.
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22 U.S.C. § 9114
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60