H.R.2417: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act

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Bill Cosponsors

62 (28 Democrats, 34 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to exclude from the customs and tax exemption under tort claims procedures any claim based on the negligent destruction, injury, or loss of goods or merchandise (including real property) while in the possession of any customs or other law enforcement officer. Extends the period for filing claims in certain in rem proceedings. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that: (1)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
June 15, 1993

Introduced in the House by Henry John Hyde (R-Ill.)

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