HR 1888 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide for the forfeiture of economic gain derived by a Federal felon from sale of rights to information that takes its value from the felon's participation in the offense involved.

Introduced 1981-02-18· Sponsored by Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.(1981-03-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to subject to forfeiture to the United States any item of pecuniary value derived by a Federal felon from the sale of motion picture, publishing, radio, or television rights to information resulting from such person's participation in the offense. Requires that any such item be made available for distribution among the victims of the offense. Authorizes the court to protect the rights of victims in the case of a defendant who is charged but not convicted of an offense.…

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