HR 2943 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to amend section 1964 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to certain civil remedies for persons injured by racketeering activity.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.R.5445.(1986-08-15)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute (RICO) to allow a civil action to be brought by a plaintiff only when the private suit rests on an injury caused by conduct that led to the defendant's conviction of one of the predicate offenses listed in the statute or of a criminal violation of RICO itself. Requires the plaintiff to bring such action within one year of the defendant's conviction.…
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Cosponsors (20)
9 Democrats11 Republicans