Kingpin Designation Improvement Act of 2016

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Congressional Summary of HR 4985

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Kingpin Designation Improvement Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act to allow classified information to be submitted to a reviewing court ex parte or in camera in a judicial review of a determination by the President that a foreign person is subject to sanctions as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker.

Current Status of Bill HR 4985

Bill HR 4985 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2016. Bill HR 4985 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2016.  Bill HR 4985's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 11, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4985

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4985

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial review and appeals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4985

Kingpin Designation Improvement Act of 2016To amend the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act to protect classified information in Federal court challenges.Kingpin Designation Improvement Act of 2016Kingpin Designation Improvement Act of 2016
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