S. 1578 — A bill to restrict the Federal Government from preempting or interfering with State statutes pertaining to spousal abuse, and for other purposes.

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Prohibits Federal preemption of State laws relating to spousal abuse or domestic relations.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant tax-exempt status to nonprofit organizations operated for the purpose of providing treatment and care for victims of domestic violence or abuse.

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1981-07-31
Introduced in Senate
1981-07-31
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
1981-08-04
Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.

A bill to restrict the Federal Government from preempting or interfering with State statutes pertaining to spousal abuse, and for other purposes.

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