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H.R.1998: Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 15, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
119 (108 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce, breeding, or possessing any prohibited wildlife species (current law prohibits importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing such a species in interstate or foreign commerce). Includes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 21, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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May 15, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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May 15, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.) |