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Bill101th CongressFiled Jun 29, 1989Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2806

To amend section 511 of the Controlled Substances Act to make technical, clarifying, and administrative amendments, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 17, 1989)

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Attorney General to assure that property is not transferred to a State or local law enforcement agency following utilization of an adopted seizure process (i.e., one in which investigative and prosecutive activity related to the seizure, other than activity related to the actual forfeiture, was carried out by State and local agencies) to circumvent any requirement of State law that limits the disposition of property forfeited to State or local agencies.

Authorizes the Attorney General, in making such determination, to rely upon a written opinion of the Attorney General of the pertinent State that such process is not being utilized to circumvent State law. Specifies that the Attorney General's decision is not subject to review by any court.

Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the Attorney General to warrant clear title to any subsequent purchaser or transferee of forfeited property.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the Attorney General to carry out seizure and forfeiture of moneys in the manner provided with respect to the seizure and forfeiture of conveyances by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Tariff Act of 1930.

What just happenedNov 13, 1989

For Further Action See H.R.3550.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2](D-NJ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Nov 13, 1989CommitteeH19100

    For Further Action See H.R.3550.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  2. Nov 13, 1989CommitteeH19100

    See H.R.3550.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Oct 18, 1989IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Oct 17, 1989FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Oct 17, 1989FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. Oct 17, 1989Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  7. Oct 17, 1989FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  8. Oct 17, 1989FloorH30321

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

  9. Oct 17, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  10. Oct 17, 1989FloorH30320

    Mr. McCollum demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

  11. Oct 17, 1989FloorH30300

    Mr. Hughes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Oct 13, 1989CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.

  13. Oct 13, 1989CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-281, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Oct 13, 1989Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-281, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Oct 3, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Oct 3, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Sep 14, 1989CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Crime Subcommittee
  18. Sep 14, 1989CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Crime Subcommittee
  19. Jul 21, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  20. Jul 6, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime Subcommittee
  21. Jun 29, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jun 29, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jun 29, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Jun 29, 1989IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 17, 198936

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Attorney General to assure that property is not transferred to a State or local law enforcement agency following utilization of an adopted seizure process (i.e., one in which investigative and prosecutive activity related to the seizure, other than activity related to the actual forfeiture, was carried out by State and local agencies) to circumvent any requirement of State law that limits the disposition of property forfeited to State or local agencies.

Authorizes the Attorney General, in making such determination, to rely upon a written opinion of the Attorney General of the pertinent State that such process is not being utilized to circumvent State law. Specifies that the Attorney General's decision is not subject to review by any court.

Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the Attorney General to warrant clear title to any subsequent purchaser or transferee of forfeited property.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the Attorney General to carry out seizure and forfeiture of moneys in the manner provided with respect to the seizure and forfeiture of conveyances by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Tariff Act of 1930.

Introduced in HouseJun 29, 198900

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Attorney General to assure that property is not transferred to a State or local law enforcement agency following utilization of an adopted seizure process (i.e., one in which investigative and prosecutive activity related to the seizure, other than activity related to the actual forfeiture, was carried out by State and local agencies) to circumvent any requirement of State law that limits the disposition of property forfeited to State or local agencies.

Authorizes the Attorney General, in making such determination, to rely upon a written opinion of the Attorney General of the pertinent State that such process is not being utilized to circumvent State law. Specifies that the Attorney General's decision is not subject to review by any court.

Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the Attorney General to warrant clear title to any subsequent purchaser or transferee of forfeited property.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to authorize the Attorney General to carry out seizure and forfeiture of moneys in the manner provided with respect to the seizure and forfeiture of conveyances by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Tariff Act of 1930.