HR 5406 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Coast Guard Drug Interdiction and Law Enforcement Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-08-12· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: House Committee on The Judiciary Discharged by Unanimous Consent.(1986-10-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coast Guard Drug Interdiction and Law Enforcement Act of 1986 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Coast Guard: (1) should be given the resources to increase its ability to interdict the illegal transportation of drugs; and (2) is the best qualified Federal agency to carry out drug interdiction on the high seas and U.S. waters. Amends Federal law to provide that the Coast Guard may detect, track, and assist in the seizure of aircraft being used in drug trafficking. Authorizes additional appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY 1987 and 1988 for additional personnel, equipment, and related capital improvements.…

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