Expressing the support for the enacting of joint custody laws for fit parents, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Oct 2007): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 241, expresses Congress's support for states to enact laws favoring joint custody for fit parents. The resolution suggests that joint custody can lead to more children being raised with both a father and a mother involved in their lives, drawing on research that associates joint custody with positive outcomes for children. It specifically mentions support for joint custody laws while also noting the importance of protecting victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect, and preventing parental kidnapping.
The resolution affects children and their parents. It is based on the premise that children benefit from having both parents involved, particularly in situations of divorce or separation, and highlights data suggesting positive outcomes for children under joint custody arrangements. The resolution also points to research indicating that joint custody is linked to higher child support payments and a lower divorce rate.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 25, 2007, by Representative Roscoe G. Bartlett and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to become law. It represents a statement of Congressional opinion rather than a new federal law.
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Official summary
Expresses congressional support for passage by the states of joint custody laws for fit parents, so that more children are raised with the benefit of having a father and a mother in their lives, careful to protect victims of domestic violence, abuse, neglect, as well as children from potential kidnapping by a parent.
Timeline
25 Oct 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 241 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 241, expresses Congress's support for states to enact laws favoring joint custody for fit parents. The resolution suggests that joint custody can lead to more children being raised with both a father and a mother involved in their lives, drawing on research that associates joint custody with positive outcomes for children. It specifically mentions support for joint custody laws while also noting the importance of protecting victims of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect, and preventing parental kidnapping. The resolution affects children and their parents. It is based on the premise that children benefit from having both parents involved, particularly in situations of divorce or separation, and highlights data suggesting positive outcomes for children under joint custody arrangements. The resolution also points to research indicating that joint custody is linked to higher child support payments and a lower divorce rate. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 25, 2007, by Representative Roscoe G. Bartlett and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to become law. It represents a statement of Congressional opinion rather than a new federal law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 241 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 241. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 241?
- H.Con.Res. 241 was sponsored by Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] (R-MD), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 241?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (25 Oct 2007).
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