To establish felony violations for the failure to pay legal child support obligations, and for other purposes.
Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1997 - Amends Federal criminal law to prescribe criminal penalties (including mandatory restitution) for willful failure to pay child support obligations.
Became Public Law No: 105-187.
See H.R.3811.
For Further Action See H.R.2925.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
For Further Action See H.R.3811.
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