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- H.R.5140
H.R.5140: To provide for improved procedures for the enforcement of child support obligations of members of the Armed Forces.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Sept. 30, 1994
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to establish a centralized personnel locator service that includes the addresses of each member of the armed forces. Requires addresses of members of the Coast Guard to be included upon request of the Secretary of Transportation. Requires the Secretary to update the locator service within 30 days after a listed member establishes a new address. Directs the Secretary to make such information...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Forces and Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walker objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 5. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
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Executive Comment Requested from Army.
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| Sept. 30, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) |