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Bear Protection Act of 1998

Introduced: February 5, 1997 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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Jul 31, 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
Jul 31, 1998
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 105-281.
Jul 22, 1998
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 7, 1998
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-840.
Feb 10, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1199)
Feb 5, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb 5, 1997
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bear Protection Act - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, purchasing, or possessing it with intent to sell or barter, transporting, acquiring, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the United States Trade Representative to discuss issues involving such trade with representatives of countries that are the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the progress of efforts to end illegal trade in bear viscera.

What's happening now July 31, 1998

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4