HR 1354 · 102th Congress · Animals

To end the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States.

Introduced 1991-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.(1991-03-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward nongovernment informers for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise or documents and to make arrests with and without warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans