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- H.R.1916
H.R.1916: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced June 22, 1995
- Latest Major Action July 22, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (6 Democrats, 17 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
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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| June 22, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Henry John Hyde (R-Ill.) |