Public Law 106-185 · H.R. 1658 · Became law

Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000

Official title: “To provide a more just and uniform procedure for Federal civil forfeitures, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on April 11, 2000. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on April 25, 2000.

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