H.R. 4266 (98th): A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receipt of funds by a State under the aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) program, that the courts of the State consider joint custody as the first option in child custody cases.

Introduced:
Nov 01, 1983 (98th Congress, 1983–1984)
Sponsor:
Rep. Clarence Long [D-MD2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 1, 1983, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 01, 1983
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

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11/1/1983--Introduced.
Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to prohibit payment to a State under such part unless, under the law of the State, in any proceeding to determine parental custody of a minor child, the courts of the State are required to consider joint custody as the first option.

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