HR 4613
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Gambling
Law enforcement administration and funding
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
HEART Act of 2016
Introduced: February 25, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 1, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 25, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2016 or the HEART Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the general rules that govern civil forfeiture proceedings. Specifically, it adds requirements with respect to the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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