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Wild Bird Protection Act of 1991

Introduced: June 4, 1991 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.
Jun 17, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Jun 12, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Jun 12, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Justice, DOT, Treasury, USDA, Commerce.
Jun 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 4, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 4, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jun 4, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 4, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wild Bird Protection Act of 1991 - Makes it unlawful for any person to: (1) import, transfer, possess, or sell any exotic bird unless such person is properly licensed and such bird meets specified marking requirements; and (2) commit, attempt to commit, or solicit another to commit, a violation of such requirements.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to issue licenses permitting: (1) the importation of certain exotic birds; and (2) the transfer of wild exotic birds. Sets forth specified reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Directs the Secretary to issue regulations requiring the marking of exotic birds.

Authorizes: (1) the sale of captive exotic birds only if they are properly marked; and (2) the marking of such birds if the owner can show that they have been legally acquired. Exempts common canaries, cockatiels, budgerigars, or other qualifying species from such marking requirements.

Authorizes a person to petition the Secretary with respect to any finding, determination, or other action authorized by this Act.

Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties.

Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) inspections and seizures and dispositions of such birds; (2) suspension of licenses; and (3) imposition of fees.

What's happening now June 25, 1991

Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2541 Text similarities Exotic Bird Conservation Act of 1991
  • HR 4958 Text similarities Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992
  • HR 5013 Text similarities Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Nov 26, 1991
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 3, 1991
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Aug 2, 1991
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jul 24, 1991
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 19, 1991
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jun 4, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2540: Wild Bird Protection Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2540/
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"H.R. 2540: Wild Bird Protection Act of 1991." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2540/.
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H.R. 2540, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2540/.
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