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Bill98th CongressFiled Mar 5, 1984Animals
S. 2389

A bill to end the shipment of steel-jaw, leghold traps.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 5, 1984)

Sets forth criminal penalties for the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce or the knowing acquisition of steel-jaw leghold traps so shipped. Imposes a $1,000 fine for a first offense, and a $5,000 fine and two years in prison for a second offense.

What just happenedMar 5, 1984

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD](R-MD)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 5, 1984IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Mar 5, 1984IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate