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H.R.1176: To end the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 20, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 4, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
92 (75 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the import, export, or shipment in interstate commerce of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward nongovernment informers for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise or documents and to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, International Relations, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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March 20, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |