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H.R.2503: Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 18, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 1, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (35 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1997 - Amends Federal criminal code provisions regarding failure to pay legal child support obligations to create two new categories of felony offenses, subject to a two-year maximum prison term: (1) traveling in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to evade a support obligation if the obligation has remained unpaid for a period longer than one year or is greater than $5,000; and (2) willfully failing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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For Further Action See H.R.2925.
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| Sept. 18, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) |