HB6988: Jane’s Law
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the enforcement of certain court ordered property distributions.
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Jane's Law would change federal law to strengthen how courts enforce orders to distribute property in legal cases. The bill focuses on cases where courts have ordered someone to give money or property to another person but they refuse to comply. It is sponsored by eight members of Congress from both parties and currently has been introduced but not yet assigned to a for review.
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HB6988: Jane’s Law
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Sponsors
Anthony D'Esposito
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Jim Costa
Andre Carson
Eric Swalwell
Raul Grijalva
Michael Lawler