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Bear Protection Act of 1999

Introduced: May 24, 1999 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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 Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10632-10633; text: CR S10632-10633)
Oct 17, 2000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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
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 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2166 Identical bill Bear Protection Act of 1999
  • HRES 645 Related bill Returning to the Senate the bill S. 1109.
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5 Republican 1
R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Nov 19, 1999
 D
Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Oct 8, 1999
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 24, 1999
 D
Murray, Patty
Washington · May 24, 1999
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 24, 1999
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 24, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1109: Bear Protection Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-1109/
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"S. 1109: Bear Protection Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-1109/.
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