A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.

Summary

States that actions prohibited under the Endangered Species Act shall not apply to fish or wildlife held in captivity if not held for purposes contrary to such Act. Provides that such exception shall not apply to any fish or wildlife held in the course of commercial activity except with respect to parts and products of fish or wildlife actually taken prior to the effective date of such Act.

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Timeline

1. 11 July 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 July 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 July 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 July 1974

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] · D · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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