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.

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.

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Timeline

1. 2 February 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 February 2016

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E99)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 3 February 2016

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H500)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 29 February 2016

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 2 February 2016 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 February 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 February 2016

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 February 2016

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Sponsors

• Earl Blumenauer · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017