A pair of Alabama federal lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation during National Adoption Month to better protect adoptive families, children and expectant mothers.

The Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection and Transparency (ADOPT) Act requires adoption providers and attorneys to only operate in states where they are licensed. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, introduced the bill in the House while Sens. Katie Britt, R-Ala., and Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, introduced the Senate version earlier this month.

“Every child deserves the chance to find a loving, forever home in a safe and ethical way,” Aderholt said in a statement. “For too long, unlicensed intermediaries have exploited vulnerable birth mothers and prospective adoptive parents. The ADOPT Act ensures that adoption providers op

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