HR 5445 · 99th Congress · Law

A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code.

Introduced 1986-08-15· Sponsored by Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1986-10-09)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1986-10-07
Yea 371Nay 28
PassedHouse · 1986-10-07
Yea 371Nay 28

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to change the name of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute to Pattern of Illicit Activity. Revises the civil action requirements for persons aggrieved by RICO violations. Permits governments as well as persons to bring such an action. Allows an action to be brought against an individual or against a person other than an individual (an organization) if the conduct was: (1) knowingly engaged in by an officer, director, or employee of such person; (2) authorized or ratified by an executive officer or governing board; and (3) intended to benefit, and did benefit, such person materially. Sets a statute of limitations for such actions of three years after the plaintiff first knew or should have known of the existence of conduct giving rise to the cause of action. Requires the court to award a prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorney's fee.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans