S 1742 · 93th Congress · Animals

A bill to prohibit the use of leghold, steel jaw traps or other inhumane snaring devices on animals in the United States.

Introduced 1973-05-08· Sponsored by Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.(1973-05-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that no fur, leather, or other by-product whether raw or in finished form, shall be shipped into interstate or foreign commerce if such fur, leather, or other by-products come from animals trapped in any state or nation where leg-hold, still jaw traps and devices are used. Prevents imports of such fur, leather or by-products. Establishes a fine of not more than $2000 for the first violation of this Act and provides for afine of not more than $5000 and imprisonment or not more than one to three years for subsequent offenses.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican