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H.R.2779: Safe Havens for Children Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Safe Havens for Children Act of 1997 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to States to enable them to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with public or private nonprofit entities for the establishment and operation of supervised visitation centers. Mandates that: (1) the visitation centers target the economically disadvantaged and individuals who cannot afford visitation services; (2) grant applicants demonstrate...
(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.) |