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H.R. 397 (107th)

Bear Protection Act of 2001

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Introduced

6 February 2001

Last action

15 February 2001 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Sponsors

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]

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Summary

Bear Protection Act of 2001 - 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 to continue discussions concerning trade in bear viscera with the appropriate representatives of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and with other representatives of countries that are not party to the Convention which are determined to be the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products, in order to establish coordinated efforts with such countries to protect bears. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect State regulation of bear population or to affect the lawful hunting of bears under State law.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 2001

    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. 6 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 2001

    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. 14 February 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 February 2001

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 February 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

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