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H.R. 4431 114th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: February 11, 2016 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liabilityDebt collectionLaw enforcement administration and fundingOregon
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State and local financeWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 29, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 3, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H500)
Feb 2, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E99)
Feb 2, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 29, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Feb 11, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4431: 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.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-4431/
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"H.R. 4431: 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.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-4431/.
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H.R. 4431, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-4431/.
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[H.R. 4431: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-4431/)
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