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Bear Protection Act of 1999

Introduced: May 24, 1999 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 25, 2000

Message received in Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 645.

Oct 25, 2000

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, papers are returned to the Senate.

Oct 18, 2000

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 18, 2000

Held at the desk.

Oct 18, 2000

Received in the House.

Oct 17, 2000

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10632-10633; text: CR S10632-10633)

Oct 17, 2000

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10632-10633; text: CR S10632-10633)

Oct 4, 2000

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 933.

Oct 4, 2000

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-484. Minority views filed.

Jul 26, 2000

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

May 24, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

May 24, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5859-5862)

May 24, 1999

Introduced in Senate

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 October 25, 2000

Message received in Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 645.

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