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- H.R.398
H.R.398: HEART Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
83 (48 Democrats, 35 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 10, 2017
Bill Summary
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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Jan. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 10, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by John Katko (R-N.Y.) |