US HB506 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 32-1)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-28 - 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 February 5 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-28 - 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 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or a prison term of up to two years on any person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce to evade compliance with a court-ordered property distribution in a divorce proceeding involving more than $5,000. Requires payment of restitution equal to the total unpaid property distribution from any person convicted of evading payment.
Title
Jane's Law
Sponsors
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL] |
Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Donna Christensen [D-VI] | Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA] |
Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] | Rep. Michael Doyle [D-PA] | Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD] | Rep. Al Green [D-TX] |
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
Rep. James Langevin [D-RI] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] |
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. George Miller [D-CA] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] |
Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Linda Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] |
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] |
Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-02-28 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. |
2013-02-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
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 |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/506/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr506/BILLS-113hr506ih.pdf |