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Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-416| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2019
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (11)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Rob Bishop (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019 This bill directs certain amounts from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund to the deployment of additional border security measures. Specifically, the bill requires DOJ to report annually on the amount of total deposits into the fund that are derived from Mexican cartels. It makes available 50% of that amount for the construction of additional physical barriers and roads near the border to deter illegal crossings into the United States. Additionally, the bill prohibits the release of seized currency or contraband that likely belongs to or supports a foreign, illegal trafficking organization while a civil forfeiture action is pending.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • January 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCurrencyDepartment of JusticeDrug trafficking and controlled substancesExecutive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoSmuggling and trafficking

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-416| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2019
Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019 This bill directs certain amounts from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund to the deployment of additional border security measures. Specifically, the bill requires DOJ to report annually on the amount of total deposits into the fund that are derived from Mexican cartels. It makes available 50% of that amount for the construction of additional physical barriers and roads near the border to deter illegal crossings into the United States. Additionally, the bill prohibits the release of seized currency or contraband that likely belongs to or supports a foreign, illegal trafficking organization while a civil forfeiture action is pending.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • January 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (11)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Rob Bishop (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCurrencyDepartment of JusticeDrug trafficking and controlled substancesExecutive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoSmuggling and trafficking