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HR 3577 105th Congress House Law Child witnesses Confidential communications Crime and Law Enforcement Evidence (Law) Families Parent and child Parents Privileges and immunities Witnesses

Confidence in the Family Act

Introduced: March 27, 1998 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
Mar 27, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 27, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E504)
Mar 27, 1998
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Confidence in the Family Act - Amends rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit a witness in a Federal proceeding from being compelled to testify against, or disclose the content of a confidential communication with, his or her child or parent.

Provides that such privileges shall be governed by principles of the common law similar to those that apply to similar privileges of a witness with respect to a spouse.

What's happening now June 26, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3