HR 1532 · 108th Congress · Animals

Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act

Introduced 2003-04-01· Sponsored by Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6]· 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 Livestock and Horticulture.(2003-04-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to increase the imprisonment penalty for animal fighting violations from one year to two years. Makes it unlawful to sell, buy, transport, or deliver in interstate or foreign commerce a knife, gaff, or other sharp instrument used in a bird-fighting venture. Revises enforcement provisions. Permits euthanasia for an animal in extreme pain. Includes the Internet or any technology as interstate instrumentality.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans