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To amend title 18, United States Code, to reform certain forfeiture procedures, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1795| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (25)
Steve Chabot (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
DUE PROCESS Act of 2017 or the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights O f Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2017 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, provides for the appointment of counsel; provides for recovery of attorney's fees with respect to settled claims in which the claimant prevails; adds notice requirements; and expedites and otherwise modifies certain procedures. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must: (1) annually audit federal civil forfeiture cases, and (2) establish a publicly available database with respect to seizures in such cases. Finally, the bill amends the federal judicial code to authorize DOJ to use amounts from the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund to pay for costs associated with a seized animal, including transportation, shelter, care, veterinary services, and humane euthanasia.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-398: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to civil forfeitures relating to certain seized animals.
Accounting and auditingAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesGamblingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersVeterinary medicine and animal diseases

To amend title 18, United States Code, to reform certain forfeiture procedures, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1795| House 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
DUE PROCESS Act of 2017 or the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights O f Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2017 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, provides for the appointment of counsel; provides for recovery of attorney's fees with respect to settled claims in which the claimant prevails; adds notice requirements; and expedites and otherwise modifies certain procedures. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must: (1) annually audit federal civil forfeiture cases, and (2) establish a publicly available database with respect to seizures in such cases. Finally, the bill amends the federal judicial code to authorize DOJ to use amounts from the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund to pay for costs associated with a seized animal, including transportation, shelter, care, veterinary services, and humane euthanasia.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (25)
Steve Chabot (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-398: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to civil forfeitures relating to certain seized animals.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesFraud offenses and financial crimesGamblingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersVeterinary medicine and animal diseases