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Bear Protection Act

Introduced: June 27, 1995 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 27, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 27, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9174-9175)
Jun 27, 1995
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bear Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit: (1) the import into, or export from, the United States of bear viscera; and (2) the sale, barter, offer of sale or barter, purchase, or possession with intent to sell or barter, in interstate or foreign commerce, of bear viscera.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the bear viscera trade and any U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to monitor it. Requires the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary to discuss issues involving such trade with representatives of countries that are the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products.

What's happening now June 27, 1995

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2240 Identical bill Bear Protection Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 968: Bear Protection Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-S-968/
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