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S. 382 (109th)

Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005

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Introduced

15 February 2005

Last action

19 May 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Sponsors

Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]

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Summary

Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) sponsoring or exhibiting a bird in a fighting venture in a State where it would not otherwise be in violation of the law, only if the person knew that any bird in the venture was knowingly bought, sold, delivered, transported, or received in interstate or foreign commerce for such purpose; or (2) knowingly sponsoring or exhibiting in an animal fighting venture any other animal that was moved in interstate or foreign commerce. Prohibits knowingly: (1) selling, buying, transporting, delivering, or receiving, for purposes of transportation in interstate or foreign commerce, any dog or other animal to participate in an animal fighting venture; (2) using interstate mail service for commercial speech promoting an animal fighting venture except as performed outside the limits of the States (with an exception for bird fights in States whose laws allow them); or (3) selling, buying, transporting, or delivering in interstate or foreign commerce a knife, gaff, or other sharp instrument to be attached to the leg of a bird for use in an animal fighting venture. Sets penalties of a fine under the code, two years' imprisonment, or both for violations of this Act. (Repeals conflicting provisions of the Animal Welfare Act.)

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1500)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 April 2005

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4605-4606)

    Source: Floor

  5. 29 April 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/28/2005 S4605-4606)

    Source: Floor

  6. 29 April 2005

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4605-4606)

    Source: Discharge

  7. 29 April 2005

    Committee

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4605-4606)

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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

  9. 2 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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

  10. 2 May 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 May 2005

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 May 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  13. 19 May 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

    Source: Committee

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