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H.R.1691: Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced March 26, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 20, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (43 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act - 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...
(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, Foreign Affairs, 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 Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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March 26, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |