HR 2045 · 95th Congress · Families

A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to limit the amount of an individual's wages which is subject to garnishment thereunder, for the enforcement of child support and alimony obligations, to 50 percent of such wages (or such lower amount as may be provided by State law).

Introduced 1977-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1]· 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 Ways and Means.(1977-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title IV (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of the Social Security Act to limit to 50 percent the amount of an individual's wages which is subject to garnishment under such title.…

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