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Criminal Forfeiture Amendments Act of 1981

Introduced: July 9, 1981 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 1981
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 6, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Jul 13, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jul 9, 1981
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jul 9, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 9, 1981
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Criminal Forfeiture Amendments Act of 1981- Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise statute (CCE) to subject to criminal forfeiture all profits and proceeds acquired indirectly or directly from illegal enterprises or from continuing narcotics enterprises. Authorizes a court to direct the forfeiture of other assets of a defendant to the extent that such proceeds cannot be located or are otherwise beyond Federal jurisdiction. Permits a court to authorize redemption of such assets upon surrender of the original proceeds.

What's happening now September 16, 1981

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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