Proposal:Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 416
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019

This bill directs certain amounts from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund to the deployment of additional border security measures.

Specifically, the bill requires DOJ to report annually on the amount of total deposits into the fund that are derived from Mexican cartels. It makes available 50% of that amount for the construction of additional physical barriers and roads near the border to deter illegal crossings into the United States.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the release of seized currency or contraband that likely belongs to or supports a foreign, illegal trafficking organization while a civil forfeiture action is pending.

Bill Title

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
• 2019-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2019-01-09: Introduced in House
• 2019-01-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.