United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4901 (98th)
Comprehensive Drug Penalty Act of 1984
Introduced
22 February 1984
Last action
12 October 1984 · Committee
Status
See H.J.Res.648.
Sponsors
Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
3 June 2026
Summary
Title I: Controlled Substances Provisions - Comprehensive Drug Penalty Act of 1984 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to subject to forfeiture all land and buildings used for holding or storing controlled substances or materials used to manufacture such substances except if done without the knowledge or consent of the owner. Provides that a proceeding for forfeiture may be brought in the judicial district in which the defendant owning such property is found or in the judicial district in which the criminal prosecution is brought. Establishes within the Treasury a revolving fund known as the Department of Justice Forfeiture Fund. Allows the fund to be used for the payment of rewards for information that results in a forfeiture and for the expenses incurred in a forfeiture action. Requires deposit in this fund of proceeds and profits forfeited as a result of drug violations. Authorizes appropriations from the fund for FY 1984 through 1986. Sets the maximum reward for information at $250,000. Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the maximum authorized fines for certain drug offenses. Permits imposition of an alternative fine up to twice the gross gain derived from the offense. Provides judicial procedures for seizure of property subject to criminal forfeiture. Title II: Tariff Act Provisions - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide for the seizure of vessels, vehicles, merchandise, or baggage valued at $100,000 or less. Requires written notice of such seizure to all interested parties. Increases the surety bond for any person claiming interest in the seized property to $2,500, or ten percent of the value of the claimed property, whichever is less. Establishes in the Treasury the Customs Forfeiture Fund to pay for maintenance of forfeited property, awards to informants, and liens and mortgages. Requires the deposit in such fund of all proceeds from the sale and disposition of property forfeited under customs law. Allows transfer of the property for forfeiture under State law. Increases from $50,000 to $250,000 the award of compensation given to informers for information leading to forfeiture. Grants customs officers arrest authority and the right to carry firearms. Repeals provisions of the Internal Revenue Code dealing with customs officers' law enforcement authority to conform to this Act. Title III: Effective Date - Sets forth an effective date.
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Timeline
22 February 1984
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
22 February 1984
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 February 1984
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 February 1984
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Source: Committee
23 February 1984
Committee
For Previous Action See H.R.3299.
Source: Committee
28 February 1984
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
28 February 1984
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
28 February 1984
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Source: Committee
10 May 1984
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
10 May 1984
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
19 June 1984
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-845 (Part I).
Source: Committee
19 June 1984
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-845 (Part I).
Source: Committee
1 August 1984
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
1 August 1984
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 August 1984
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Ways and Means. Report No: 98-845 (Part II).
Source: Committee
10 August 1984
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Ways and Means. Report No: 98-845 (Part II).
Source: Committee
11 September 1984
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 September 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 September 1984
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
17 September 1984
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1177.
Source: Calendars
3 October 1984
Floor
House Incorporated the Text of H.R.4901 as an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R.3398.
Source: Floor
12 October 1984
Committee
See H.J.Res.648.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
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Documents
4 official files
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 11 September 1984
Reported to House amended, Part II
summary · EN · 10 August 1984
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 19 June 1984
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 February 1984
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/4901
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- us · 98-hr-4901 · source updated 3 June 2026