HR 5405 · 93th Congress · Domestic relations

Federal Family Support Act

Introduced 1973-03-08· Sponsored by Rep. Donohue, Harold D. [D-MA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Family Support Act - Provides for the enforcement of State court support orders by permitting the registration of such orders in an appropriate Federal or State court and use of contempt proceedings in the enforcement thereof. Makes it a Federal crime punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment for three years to travel in commerce to avoid compliance with a support order. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 2811-2814; 18 U.S.C. 21-24)…

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