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S. 2239 (97th)

A bill to end the use of steel-jaw, leghold traps.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 March 1982

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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14 January 2025

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Summary

States that it is the policy of the United States to prohibit the manufacture, sale, interstate shipment, and use of steel-jaw, leghold traps in the United States. Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce and the import of fur or leather products from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned steel-jaw, leghold traps. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to keep a list of foreign countries which have not banned such traps. Sets forth penalties for: (1) the shipment of fur or leather products prohibited by this Act; and (2) the shipment of steel-jaw, leghold traps in interstate or foreign commerce.

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