HR 2545 · 97th Congress · Animals

A bill to permit the importation of certain scrimshaw articles under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Introduced 1981-03-17· Sponsored by Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.(1981-03-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude scrimshaw articles made before 1880 from specified importation restrictions. Authorizes the return of, and deems legally imported, certain scrimshaw articles in U.S. custody imported between December 31, 1979, and enactment of this Act (currently between December 27, 1973, and November 10, 1978).…

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