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H.R. 229 - Jane's Law

Criminal justice. 109th Congress (2005-2006) View bill details
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for failure to pay certain obligations to spouses and ex-spouses that are similar to the penalties imposed for failure to pay child support obligations, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
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Jane's Law

H.R. 229 — 109th Congress (2005–2006)

Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for failure to pay certain obligations to spouses and ex-spouses that are similar to the penalties imposed for failure to pay child support obligations, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for failure to pay certain obligations to spouses and ex-spouses that are similar to the penalties imposed for failure to pay child support obligations, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Jane's Law
Sponsor
John Sweeney
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Criminal justice
  • Alimony
  • Collection of accounts
  • Evidence (Law)
  • Families
  • Fines (Penalties)
  • Law
  • Married people
  • Recidivists
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Major Actions
Introduced1/04/2005
Referred to Committee
Bill History

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ActionDateDescription
Introduced1/04/2005
1/04/2005Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3/02/2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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