Amends the False Claims Act to authorize nationwide service of subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses in suits under such Act.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the seizure of any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft which is used to bring illegal aliens into the United States. Excepts vehicles from such seizure if the owner or master is not a consenting party or if such vehicle is in illegal possession of any person other than the owner.
Directs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations setting forth procedures for the prompt return to the owner of any such vehicle.
Provides that provisions of law relating to seizure of vehicles for violations of customs law shall apply to the unlawful bringing of aliens into the United States. Provides that proceedings under these provisions shall be subject to the Supplemental Rules of Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims.
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Measure called up by consent calendar in House.
Measure considered in House.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.
Measure passed House.
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged in Senate.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged in Senate.
Measure considered in Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Measure passed Senate, amended.
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.
House agreed to Senate amendment.
Measure enrolled in House.
Enacted as Public Law 95-582
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Measure enrolled in Senate.
Measure presented to President.
Measure presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Public Law 95-582.
Public Law 95-582.