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Bill107th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2001Animals
S. 1125

Bear Protection Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 28, 2001)

Bear Protection Act of 2001 - 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 to continue discussions concerning trade in bear viscera with the appropriate representatives of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and with other representatives of countries that are not party to CITES which are determined to be the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products, in order to establish coordinated efforts with such countries to protect bears.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall affect State regulation of bear population or the lawful hunting of bears under State law.

What just happenedJun 28, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7091-7092)

Who’s behind it

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY](R-KY)Sponsor
51 cosponsors30 D20 R1 I
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  1. Jun 28, 2001IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7091-7092)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Jun 28, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7090-7091, S7092-7093)

  3. Jun 28, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate