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H.CON.RES.182: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to child custody, child abuse, and victims of domestic and family violence.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Oct. 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 3, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that for purposes of determining child custody it is in the best interest of children to have a presumption that children should have their main physical residence with the primary caretaker parent (unless that parent is unfit). Declares that it is not in the best interest of children to: (1) force parents to share custody over parental objection, or when there is a history of domestic or family violence;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Oct. 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Constance A. Morella (R-Md.) |