HR 2925
105th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Abandonment of family
Child support
Child support enforcement
Compensation for victims of crime
District courts
Evidence (Law)
Families
Fines (Penalties)
Fugitives from justice
Interstate commerce
Jurisdiction
Law
Recidivists
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Social Welfare
Transportation and Public Works
Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1997
Introduced: November 7, 1997
Introduced by:
Hoyer, Steny H.
Democratic
· Maryland
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Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 1998
For Further Action See H.R.3811.
Apr 1, 1998
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 1, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 26, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 18, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1997 - Amends Federal criminal law to prescribe criminal penalties (including mandatory restitution) for willful failure to pay child support obligations.
What's happening now
For Further Action See H.R.3811.
Committees of jurisdiction
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