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H.R. 11321 (95th)

Elephant Protection Act

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Introduced

7 March 1978

Last action

7 March 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Sponsors

Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1], Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17], Rep. Evans, Billy Lee [D-GA-8], Rep. Evans, Thomas B., Jr. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Elephant Protection Act - Prohibits the import, export, possession, transport, or sale of any elephant product. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for acts herein prohibited for scientific purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Establishes rewards for persons providing information regarding violations of this Act. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce this Act, and to promulgate regulations for such enforcement. Permits citizens suits to enforce this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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