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Bear Protection Act of 1999

Introduced: June 10, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 21, 2000
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Jun 28, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jun 28, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jun 28, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 10, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 10, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bear Protection Act of 1999 - 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, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a valid permit has been issued.

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

What's happening now September 21, 2000

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 15 Republican 1 Independent 1