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H.R.3710: Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Oct. 1, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (64 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1000 for each body-gripping...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Oct. 1, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |