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- H.R.4171
H.R.4171: Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced March 8, 2012
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (3 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to repeal the prohibition on importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce: (1) fish or wildlife taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of foreign law; or (2) plants taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of foreign law, without the payment of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 8, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Broun (R-Ga.) |