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- H.R.1645
H.R.1645: Drug Seizure Accountability Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 4, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Drug Seizure Accountability Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties of up to 15 years' imprisonment, a fine, or both for theft under color of law. Specifies that if the stolen property is a controlled substance, the penalty shall be the same as for the offense of possessing such substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Requires: (1) each law enforcement authority in the United States to make and maintain records...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| May 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |