Bill113th Congress

H.R. 506

Jane's Law

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Introduced
Feb 5, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Democrat·TN-9
Bioguide ID: C001068
First Name: Steve
Last Name: Cohen
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Bill Details

Update Date
Sep 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
506
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 5, 2013
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Is Law
No
Feb 28, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 5, 20130

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.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing
Crimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingSeparation, divorce, custody, support

Introduced in House

Feb 5, 2013

Jane's Law — Informed