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H.R. 4431

Referred to Committee

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 2/2/2016•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

2/29/2016 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 2/2/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Civil actions and liabilityDebt collectionLaw enforcement administration and fundingOregonState and local financeWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

2
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Sponsor

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Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

Democrat • OR-3

Sponsored 2/2/2016

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

D-OR-1

Joined 2/11/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 2, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in House2/2/2016

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1