A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to expand the original jurisdiction of Federal district courts in certain civil actions.

Summary

Creates a private right of action for customs fraud. Authorizes injunctive and other equitable relief and recovery of damages and costs, including attorney's fees. Grants the district courts original jurisdiction over any such action. Directs the court to permit the United States to intervene in any such action as a matter of right. Specifies that court orders under this Act are subject to nullification by the President pursuant to presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the provisions of this Act are consistent with, and in accord with, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 May 1991

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