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- H.R.226
H.R.226: African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act This bill reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act (AECA) through FY2022. Ivory may be imported or exported under the AECA and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 if: (1) the raw ivory or worked ivory is solely for a museum; (2) the raw ivory or worked ivory was lawfully importable into the United States on February 24, 2014, regardless of when it was acquired; or (3) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |