HR 2999 · 100th Congress · Animals

African Elephant Conservation Act

Introduced 1987-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: See H.R.1467.(1988-09-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Elephant Protection Act - Directs the President to propose to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that all trade in elephant products be suspended until accurate data demonstrate the stability of healthy elephant populations. Prohibits the knowing import, export, or sale of such products by any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes exceptions for scientific or survival purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Grants enforcement authority to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Coast Guard. Subjects to forfeiture items possessed, sold, shipped, received, imported, exported, or carried in violation of this Act and vehicles used to aid such activities. Authorizes the charging of permit fees. Authorizes citizen suits to enforce this Act. Preempts State law.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans