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H.R. 4604 (101st)

To end the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States.

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Introduced

24 April 1990

Last action

5 June 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Charles Schumer, Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3]

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Summary

Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward nongovernment informers for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise or documents and to make arrests with and without warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture.

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Timeline

  1. 24 April 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 April 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 April 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 June 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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