HR 1202
105th Congress
House
Animals
Crime and Law Enforcement
Exotic animals
Fines (Penalties)
Hunting
Protection of animals
Sports and Recreation
Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 1997
Introduced: March 20, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 2, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Mar 20, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 1997- Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for knowingly transferring, transporting, or possessing a confined exotic animal for purposes of allowing the killing or injuring of that animal for entertainment or the collection of a trophy.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Committees of jurisdiction
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