H.R. 540 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
FAIR Act
H.R. 540 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 27, 2015, sponsored by Tim Walberg with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2015 or the FAIR Act This bill modifies general rules governing civil forfeiture proceedings to: (1) ensure that a person contesting a civil forfeiture has legal representation without regard to whether the property subject to forfeiture is being used by such person as a primary residence; (2) increase the federal government's burden of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings to clear…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Feb 19, 2015)
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- S. 178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
- H.R. 639: Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
- H.R. 515: International Megan's Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced…
- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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