S 1880
110th Congress
Senate
Animals
Crime and Law Enforcement
Dogs
Gambling
Protection of animals
Sports and Recreation
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
Introduced: July 26, 2007
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10409)
Jul 26, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 26, 2007
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Amends the Animal Welfare Act to make it unlawful to: (1) knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in, or knowingly attend, a dog fighting venture; and (2) knowingly sell, buy, possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive for purposes of transportation any dog or other animal for the purposes of having the dog, animal, or offspring of the dog or other animal participate in a dog fighting venture. Provides for imprisonment for up to five years for violations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10409)
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