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- H.R.3381
H.R.3381: Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced July 29, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
133 (128 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2009 - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to impose criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly violates any regulation prohibiting the shooting or harassing of birds, fish, or other animals from aircraft (airborne hunting). Increases the monetary penalty for airborne hunting from $5,000 to $50,000. Expands the exceptions to the prohibition against airborne hunting to include enhancing the propagation and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
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| July 29, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |