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H.R. 1558 (109th)

Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act

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Introduced

12 April 2005

Last action

10 May 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], COLLIN PETERSON, Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Christopher Smith, Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], SUSAN DAVIS, Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], PETER DEFAZIO, RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Pete Sessions, Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Betty McCollum, Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], MIKE DOYLE, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], DAVID PRICE, Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Brad Sherman, WM. CLAY, DON YOUNG, PAUL RYAN

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Summary

Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and to establish penalties for knowingly making available a computer-assisted remote hunt (i.e., using a computer or other device, equipment, or software to allow a person remotely to control the aiming and discharge of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the targeted animal's physical presence).

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 May 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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