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- H.R.1823
H.R.1823: To reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced June 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 16, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (20 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a ten percent reduction of drug control and system improvement (Byrne) grants to States that do not have in effect a law which requires, at a minimum, imprisonment of not less than: (1) ten years, for first offenders inflicting serious bodily injury on a child; (2) 20 years, for offenders having a previous conviction for such offense; (3) five years, for first...
(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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| June 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Robert A. Weygand (D-R.I.) |