A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 5, 1981)
Declares it the public policy of the United States to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of leg-hold and steel-jaw traps in the United States and abroad.
Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of fur or leather products from animals trapped in a State or foreign country which has not banned such traps.
Requires the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of States and foreign countries which have not banned such traps.
Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.
What just happenedFeb 6, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 6, 1981CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jan 5, 1981IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 5, 1981IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 5, 1981IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House