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S.1919: Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act This bill 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. The bill 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 $1,000...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |