Anti-Cash Grab Act

# Anti-Cash Grab Act Summary The Anti-Cash Grab Act (S 3195) is a bill proposed by Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico that aims to restrict government agencies' ability to seize private property and assets without criminal charges. This practice, known as "civil forfeiture," allows law enforcement to take cash, vehicles, and other belongings from people they suspect of involvement in crimes—even if those individuals are never convicted or sometimes even charged. The bill would make it harder for agencies to keep seized assets by raising legal standards and requiring stronger evidence of wrongdoing. It would primarily affect federal law enforcement agencies and their civil forfeiture practices, as well as property owners whose assets have been taken.

The legislation reflects growing bipartisan concern about civil forfeiture, which critics argue can unfairly target innocent people or those with limited resources to fight in court. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No further action has been taken since its introduction.