H.R.398: HEART Act of 2017

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83 (48 Democrats, 35 Republicans)

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Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2017 or the HEART Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the notice period in civil forfeiture proceedings that involve the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting. It requires the government to send notice of the seizure to interested parties within 30 days (currently, 60 days). The notice period may be extended only if a delay is warranted after considering certain...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date Description
Feb. 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan. 10, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 10, 2017

Introduced in the House by John Katko (R-N.Y.)

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