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Wild Bird Protection Act of 1991

Introduced: June 4, 1991 See on congress.gov

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

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.

Committees of jurisdiction 6