H.R.1155: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to strike the limitation that permits interstate movement of live birds, for the purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is lawful.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about animals
  • Introduced March 21, 2001
  • Latest Major Action May 15, 2001

Bill Cosponsors

214 (147 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)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
March 21, 2001

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

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