US HB2829 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: Introduced on June 8 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 8 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Jane's Law This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly travel in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—and mandatory restitution in the amount of total unpaid property distribution.
Title
Jane's Law
Sponsors
| Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH] |
| Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA] | Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] |
| Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2017-06-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2017-06-08 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Separation, divorce, custody, support
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Separation, divorce, custody, support
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2829/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2829/BILLS-115hr2829ih.pdf |
