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H.R. 2166 106th Congress House

Bear Protection Act of 1999

Official title: To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances contai… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 11, 2000 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
 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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jun 28, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jun 28, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 10, 1999
Introduced in House
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.
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 Latest action September 21, 2000

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

 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1109 Identical bill Bear Protection Act of 1999
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Democratic 15 Republican 1 Independent 1
SANDLIN, MAX
· Oct 19, 2000
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Oct 19, 2000
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 5, 2000
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Oct 3, 2000
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Sep 28, 2000
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Sep 25, 2000
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
· Sep 21, 2000
FLETCHER, ERNEST
· Sep 14, 2000
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 14, 2000
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Sep 14, 2000
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Sep 6, 2000
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 11, 2000
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Mar 28, 2000
DEUTSCH, PETER
· Mar 28, 2000
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 28, 2000
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 1, 2000
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Aug 5, 1999
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 1, 1999
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Jun 10, 1999
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 10, 1999
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Jun 10, 1999
Isakson, Johnny
· Jun 10, 1999
LAMPSON, NICK
· Jun 10, 1999
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Jun 10, 1999
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 10, 1999
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 10, 1999
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 10, 1999
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 10, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2166: Bear Protection Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2166/
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"H.R. 2166: Bear Protection Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2166/.
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H.R. 2166, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2166/.
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