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H.R.1800: To end the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 11, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 5, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (69 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Makes it unlawful to: (1) import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel jawed leghold traps and articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps; or (2) sell or acquire such a trap transported in violation of such provision. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward persons (other than Government employees performing official duties) for information leading...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, International Relations, and the Judiciary, 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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April 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |