To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for failure to pay certain obligations to spouses and ex-spouses that are similar to the penalties imposed for failure to pay child support obligations, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 4861

Introduced

Jul 19, 2004

Latest Action

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

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Alimony Collection of accounts Crime and Law Enforcement Evidence (Law) Families Fines (Penalties) Law Married people Recidivists Support of dependents

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Summary

Amends Federal criminal law to provide penalties for failure to pay certain obligations to spouses and ex-spouses that are similar to the penalties imposed for failure to pay child support obligations.

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Aug 4, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 19, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 19, 2004

Introduced in House

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