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Bill93th CongressFiled Sep 11, 1974Animals
S. 3985

A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 11, 1974)

Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48)

What just happenedSep 11, 1974

Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
24 cosponsors18 D6 R
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  1. Sep 11, 1974IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Sep 11, 1974IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate