HR 1887
106th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Animals
Art
Arts, Culture, Religion
Education
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
History
Journalism
Motion pictures
Photography
Protection of animals
Religion
Science, Technology, Communications
Sound recording and reproducing
Video tape recording
To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish the depiction of animal cruelty.
Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 1999
Became Public Law No: 106-152.
Dec 9, 1999
Signed by President.
Nov 30, 1999
Presented to President.
Nov 22, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 19, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15220-15221)
Nov 19, 1999
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15220-15221)
Oct 20, 1999
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 19, 1999
Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 19, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
Oct 19, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-397.
Oct 19, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10267-10273)
Oct 19, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 42 (Roll no. 514).(text: CR H10267)
Oct 19, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 19, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10274)
Oct 19, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 19, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1887.
Oct 13, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 4.
Oct 13, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 7, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 7, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 27, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
May 24, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1067)
May 20, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 1999 | House · vote #514 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 372–42 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit, and set penalties for, knowingly creating, selling, or possessing a depiction of animal cruelty with the intention of placing that depiction in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain. Makes an exception for any depiction that has serious religious, political, scientific, educational, journalistic, historical, or artistic value.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 106-152.
Bill text
6 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Received in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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