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S.263: Bear Protection Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 31, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (30 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Bear Protection Act of 1998 - Prohibits a person from: (1) importing bear viscera (or any product derived from bear viscera), or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera (or any product derived from bear viscera), bartering, offering it for sale or barter, purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in foreign commerce. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties. Directs the Secretary of the Interior...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-840.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 105-281.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
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| Feb. 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |