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H.R. 583 (112th)

Jane's Law

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Introduced

9 February 2011

Last action

14 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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