To transfer criminal enforcement and investigative authority and functions of certain agencies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Bill Number

HR 3281

Introduced

Oct 9, 2013

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against animals and natural resources Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Department of Justice Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive agency funding and structure Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions granting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) personnel law enforcement powers with respect to the investigation of criminal violations of laws administered by EPA.

Requires any criminal enforcement and investigative authority and functions of EPA not delegated to state or local law enforcement to be transferred to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Actions

Jan 9, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 9, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 9, 2013

Introduced in House

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