A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to change the name of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute to Pattern of Illicit Activity. Revises the civil action requirements for persons aggrieved by RICO violations. Permits governments as well as persons to bring such an action. Allows an action to be brought against an individual or against a person other than an individual (an organization) if the conduct was: (1) knowingly engaged in by an officer, director, or employee of such person; (2) authorized or ratified by an executive officer or governing board; and (3) intended to benefit, and did benefit, such person materially. Sets a statute of limitations for such actions of three years after the plaintiff first knew or should have known of the existence of conduct giving rise to the cause of action. Requires the court to award a prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorney's fee.

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Timeline

1. 15 August 1986

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.5391.

   Source: Committee

2. 15 August 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 August 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 August 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 7 October 1986

   Vote

   Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 371 - 28 (Record Vote No: 434).

   Source: Floor

6. 7 October 1986

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 371 - 28 (Record Vote No: 434).

   Source: Floor

7. 7 October 1986

   Floor

   Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

   Source: Floor

8. 9 October 1986

   Introduced

   Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 October 1986

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 August 1986

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Sponsors

• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code.
• related to → A bill to amend section 1964 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to certain civil remedies for persons injured by racketeering activity.
• related to → RICO Amendments Act of 1985
• related to → Civil RICO Amendments Act of 1986
• related to → A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code.
• related to → A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code.