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- H.R.3480
H.R.3480: Bear Protection Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced July 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (44 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Bear Protection Act of 2009 - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, 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 Natural Resources
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
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| July 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) |