HR 619 · 105th Congress · Animals

Bear Protection Act

Introduced 1997-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.(1997-02-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Bear Protection Act - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, purchasing, or possessing it with intent to sell or barter, transporting, acquiring, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the United States Trade Representative to discuss issues involving such trade with representatives of countries that are the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the progress of efforts to end illegal trade in bear viscera.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent