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H.R. 2898 (100th)

Fraud Victims Restitution Act of 1987

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Introduced

8 July 1987

Last action

13 July 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3]

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Summary

Fraud Victims Restitution Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for the criminal and civil forfeiture of the proceeds of mail and wire fraud violations. Makes the forfeiture procedures of the Controlled Substances Act applicable to forfeitures under this Act. Permits courts to order the forfeiture of substitute assets if the property subject to forfeiture under this Act: (1) cannot be located; (2) has been transferred to a third party; (3) has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the court; (4) has been substantially diminished in value; or (5) has been commingled with other property. Sets forth procedures for the seizure of property subject to forfeiture. Sets forth procedures and rules for the disposition of forfeited property (first making the property and proceeds available to reimburse the victims).

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Timeline

  1. 8 July 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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