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US HR4431
US HR4431To direct the Attorney General to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for costs incurred in carrying out law enforcement activities associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
02/02/2016
02/02/2016
In Committee
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Attorney General to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for costs incurred in carrying out law enforcement activities associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reimburse state and local law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon. DOJ may file a civil action against an armed occupation participant to recover reimbursement costs.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Attorney General, the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), to reimburse state and local law enforcement agencies for the costs they incurred responding to the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, which began on January 2, 2016. To receive reimbursement, these agencies must submit an application detailing their expenses, and the payment will cover costs that exceeded their normal budgets. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to file a civil lawsuit against individuals who participated in the occupation to recover the money paid out in reimbursements.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 02/29/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4431/all-info | 02/03/2016 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4431/BILLS-114hr4431ih.pdf | 07/05/2016 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4431/BILLS-114hr4431ih.pdf.pdf | 07/05/2016 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114hr4431ih/pdf/BILLS-114hr4431ih.pdf | 02/04/2016 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114hr4431ih/pdf/BILLS-114hr4431ih.pdf.pdf | 02/04/2016 |
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