HR 1297 · 96th Congress · Animals

A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States.

Introduced 1979-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares the public policy of the United States to prohibit the manufacture, sale, interstate shipment, and use of leg-hold and steel-jaw traps in the United States and abroad. Prohibits the shipment into interstate or foreign commerce of fur or leather products which come from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned such traps. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of States and foreign countries which have not banned the manufacture, sale, and use of leg-hold and steel-jaw traps. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.…

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

Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent