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- H.R.1887
H.R.1887: To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish the depiction of animal cruelty.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 20, 1999
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (31 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit, and set penalties for, knowingly creating, selling, or possessing a depiction of animal cruelty with the intention of placing that depiction in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain. Makes an exception for any depiction that has serious religious, political, scientific, educational, journalistic, historical, or artistic value.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 4.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-397.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
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Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1887.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 42 (Roll no. 514).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 106-152.
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| May 20, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) |