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H.R. 2240 (104th)

Bear Protection Act

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Introduced

4 August 1995

Last action

18 August 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]

Subjects

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21 August 2025

Summary

Bear Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit: (1) the import into, or export from, the United States of bear viscera; and (2) the sale, barter, offer of sale or barter, purchase, or possession with intent to sell or barter, in interstate or foreign commerce, of bear viscera. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the bear viscera trade and any U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to monitor it. Requires the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary to discuss issues involving such trade with representatives of countries that are the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products.

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Timeline

  1. 4 August 1995

    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. 4 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 August 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 August 1995

    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

  5. 8 August 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 August 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Treasury, USTR.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 August 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 August 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

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