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H.R.5502: FAIR Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2014
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 2014
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 or the FAIR Act - Amends the federal criminal code to increase the federal government's burden of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings to clear and convincing evidence. Requires the government, in addition to showing a substantial connection between the seized property and the offense in a forfeiture proceeding, to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the owner of any interest in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Sept. 19, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 17, 2014 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Sept. 17, 2014 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Sept. 17, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) |