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- H.R.3811
H.R.3811: Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 7, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 24, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1998 - Amends Federal criminal law to prescribe criminal penalties (including mandatory restitution) for willful failure to pay child support obligations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. McCollum 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 Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 16 (Roll No. 139).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-187.
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| May 7, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Henry John Hyde (R-Ill.) |