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H.R.5909: Haley's Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 26, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Haley's Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to: (1) define the term "big cat" to mean any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species; (2) allow the Secretary of Agriculture to deny or revoke licenses to animal dealers and exhibitors based on recommendations from state or local officials with jurisdiction over captive wildlife; (3) require the Secretary to include in standards that govern the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .
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July 26, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Jim R. Ryun (R-Kan.) |