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S.1125: Bear Protection Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 28, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 28, 2001
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (30 Democrats, 1 Independent, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Bear Protection Act of 2001 - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| June 28, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |