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H.R.5283: Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 19, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 23, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (9 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
DUE PROCESS Act of 2016 or the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions related to federal civil forfeiture cases. Specifically, the bill: raises the evidentiary standard in such cases from "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence"; with respect to property owners who are indigent,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 23, 2016 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
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| Dec. 23, 2016 |
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged. |
| Dec. 23, 2016 |
Committee on Financial Services discharged. |
| Dec. 23, 2016 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-892, Part I.
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| May 25, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| May 25, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 19, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| May 19, 2016 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| May 19, 2016 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 19, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |