To direct the Attorney General to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for costs incurred in carrying out law enforcement activities associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 4431

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reimburse state and local law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon.

DOJ may file a civil action against an armed occupation participant to recover reimbursement costs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4431

Bill HR 4431 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2016. Bill HR 4431 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2016. Bill HR 4431's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. as of February 29, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4431

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4431

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Debt collection

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Oregon

- State and local finance

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4431

To direct the Attorney General to reimburse State and local law enforcement agencies for costs incurred in carrying out law enforcement activities associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.