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H.R.5212: Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 28, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (5 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2014 - Amends the federal criminal code to require the government to include in any notice required to be sent in a nonjudicial civil forfeiture proceeding under a civil forfeiture statute that the person receiving the notice may be able to obtain free or reduced rate legal representation. Requires the government, in a suit or action brought under any civil forfeiture statute for the civil forfeiture of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 26, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| July 28, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 28, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) |