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- H.R.1947
H.R.1947: Haley's Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 19, 2007
- Latest Major Action Dec. 18, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (33 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, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
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| April 19, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Nancy E. Boyda (D-Kan.) |