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H.R. 2166 (106th)

Bear Protection Act of 1999

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 June 1999

Last action

21 September 2000 · Committee

Status

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

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Summary

Bear Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a valid permit has been issued. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of State to discuss issues involving such trade with the appropriate representatives of countries that are the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress on the progress of efforts to end illegal trade in bear viscera.

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Timeline

  1. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 June 1999

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 September 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 September 2000

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 September 2000

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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