Bill101th CongressFiled Jul 20, 1989Families
H.Con.Res. 172
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, for purposes of determining child custody, evidence of spousal abuse should create a statutory presumption that it is detrimental to the child to be placed in the custody of an abusive parent.
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What it does
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What just happenedOct 26, 1990
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Who’s behind it
Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8](R-MD)Sponsor
83 cosponsors