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- H.R.4613
H.R.4613: HEART Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (11 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2016 or the HEART Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the general rules that govern civil forfeiture proceedings. Specifically, it adds requirements with respect to the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Feb. 25, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 25, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by John Katko (R-N.Y.) |