HR 4608 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

Maritime Drug Law Enforcement and Enhancement Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-05-17· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.5210.(1988-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Maritime Drug Law Enforcement and Enhancement Act of 1988 - Title I: Drug Enforcement Budget Improvements - Requires the President to include with each budget submitted to the Congress a report of amounts spent and proposed to be spent for illegal drug enforcement programs. Requires each congressional committee to issue annual reports estimating the total budget authority required by each agency for effective illegal drug enforcement programs within each committee's jurisdiction. Title II: Coast Guard Drug Interdicition Enhancement - Adds maritime air surveillance and interdiction as a primary duty of the Coast Guard. Sets forth the law enforcement powers of the Coast Guard officers, including arrests, searches, and seizures. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the Commissioner of Customs to allow the Coast Guard access to the Customs Forfeiture Fund assets for payment of seizure, informer, and other expenses. Permits the use of Fund monies for: (1) expenses of bringing seized vessels into compliance with environmental laws before disposing of them by sinking; and (2) equipping vessels, vehicles, and aircraft for official use. Extends indemnification protection to Naval office…

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