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H.R.1202: Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced March 20, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 2, 1997
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
102 (79 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 1997- Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for knowingly transferring, transporting, or possessing a confined exotic animal for purposes of allowing the killing or injuring of that animal for entertainment or the collection of a trophy.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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March 20, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by George E. Brown (D-Calif.) |