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H.R.2772: Rape Survivor Child Custody Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 22, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (40 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rape Survivor Child Custody Act - Directs the Attorney General to make grants to states that have in place a law that allows the mother of any child that was conceived through rape to seek court-ordered termination of the parental rights of her rapist with regard to that child, which the court shall grant upon clear and convincing evidence of rape. Limits such a grant to: (1) an amount that is not greater than 10% of the average of the total...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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July 22, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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July 22, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) |