HR 374 · 97th Congress · Animals

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

Introduced 1981-01-05· 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 Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1981-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares it the public policy of the United States to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of leg-hold and steel-jaw traps in the United States and abroad. Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of fur or leather products from animals trapped in a 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 such traps. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans