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H.R.2492: Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 11, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
228 (150 Democrats, 78 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit any person from knowingly attending an animal fighting venture or causing a minor (a person under the age of 18) to attend such a venture. Subjects any person who: (1) knowingly attends such venture to a fine and/or imprisonment for up to a year for each violation, and (2) causes a minor to attend such venture to a fine and/or imprisonment for up to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on 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 Agriculture
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| July 11, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Marino (R-Pa.) |