H.R. 4431 — 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.

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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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H.R. 4909National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
2016-05-26Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
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2016-02-02
Introduced in House
2016-02-02
Introduced in House
2016-02-02
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E99)
2016-02-02
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2016-02-03
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H500)
2016-02-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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.

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