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- H.R.1622
H.R.1622: Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 29, 1999
- Latest Major Action May 17, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
100 (80 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Dog and Cat Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits: (1) the importation of dog or cat fur into the United States; and (2) any person in the United States from introducing into commerce, manufacturing, selling or offering to sell, trading, advertising, or transporting or distributing in commerce, any dog or cat fur product. Subjects a person to both civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| April 29, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald D. Kleczka (D-Wis.) |