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H.R. 2172 (101st)

Elephant Protection Act

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Introduced

2 May 1989

Last action

26 May 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Smith, Peter [R-VT-At Large]

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Summary

Elephant Protection Act - Requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR), before January 1, 1990, to identify each foreign country that has enacted sanctions against trading in ivory. Requires the USTR to: (1) determine, for each year after 1989, if each identified country has effectively enforced such sanctions; (2) determine, for each year after 1990, if each foreign country not so identified has enacted such sanctions; and (3) determine, for each year after 1990, if such countries that have implemented sanctions against trading in ivory have enforced them. Directs the USTR to: (1) make such determinations for each year; (2) notify the President of each negative determination; and (3) publish each negative determination in the Federal Register. Requires the President, after receiving a negative determination with respect to any foreign country, to revoke nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) for all products of such country that are imported into the United States. Makes it unlawful for any person to import or export ivory products. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny foreign tax credit benefits with respect to income derived from trading in ivory. Provides that ivory-related income shall not be treated as foreign base company income.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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