H.R.1275: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the interstate movement of live birds for the purpose of having the birds participate in animal fighting.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about animals
  • Introduced March 24, 1999
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2000

Bill Cosponsors

207 (140 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 67 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act to eliminate the provision permitting interstate movement of live fighting birds if the fighting venture is to take place in a State allowing such fights.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.1275.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Hearings Held.
March 24, 1999

Introduced in the House by Collin C. Peterson (D-Minn.)

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