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Illegal Drug Profits Act of 1993

Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 2, 1993

Illegal Drug Profits Act of 1993 - Requires each clerk of a Federal or State criminal court to report to the Internal Revenue Service the name and taxpayer identification number of any: (1) individual charged with a criminal offense who posts cash bail, or on whose behalf cash bail is posted, in an amount exceeding $10,000; and (2) individual or entity (other than a licensed bail bonding individual or entity) posting such cash bail for or on behalf of such individual. Directs each clerk to submit a copy of each such report to the office of the: (1) United States Attorney; and (2) local prosecuting attorney for the jurisdiction in which the defendant resides and the jurisdiction in which the criminal offense occurred.

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Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D–IL

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    1. Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.

    2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4408)

    4. Introduced in Senate

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