US HB3518 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on September 16 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-10-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Stop Civil Asset Forfeiture Funding for Marijuana Suppression Act of 2015 This bill prohibits the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund from being used for the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA's) Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program or any substantially similar program. No property may be transferred to a federal or state and local agency for purposes pertaining to such a program. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the DEA's marijuana prohibition policy is an inappropriate use of resources.

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Title

Stop Civil Asset Forfeiture Funding for Marijuana Suppression Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-10-05HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2015-09-16HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2015-09-16HouseIntroduced in House

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