H.R.137 - Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007

To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)

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  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 as passed house.

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07/25/07
Support animal fighting ban

Presently there is a bill before Congress (HR 137, S261-Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007) that will eliminate the heinous activity of dog ...

Source: LaCrosse Tribune, WI
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05/03/07
Major Blow to Organized Animal Fighting in the United States

March 1, 2007 – House Judiciary Committee files reports on HR 137 and House Agriculture Committee waives jurisdiction, preparing for floor action. ...

Source: kgw.com (subscription)
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04/27/07
Paw Prints: Congress passes legislation to help end dog and cock ...

The bill, HR 137, gives felony penalties for interstate or foreign animal fighting activities, as well as outlawing any business in cockfighting weapons. ...

Source: Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN
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04/18/07
Cockfighting bans now extend to all but one state

The House of Representatives and Senate approved identical versions of the bill (HR 137, S. 261) on March 26 and April 10, respectively. ...

Source: American Veterinary Medical Association, IL
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04/16/07
Congress Supports an End to Fowl Play

On a Gamerooster.com message board, members expressed regret about the passage of HR 137, the Federal Animal Fighting Bill. A user writes, "I am sorry to ...

Source: Politico, DC
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04/03/07
Trail Talk

The Humane Society is promoting a bill on Animal Fighting (HR 137/S. 261), which would authorize felony-level jail time for violations of the federal law on ...

Source: Montecito Journal, CA
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03/30/07
411's MLB Opening Day 2007 Roundtable: MVP & Manager of the Year

It should be noted that Pujols' numbers from last year (.331 AVG, 49 HR, 137 RBI, 171 H) were accomplished with a month-long stint on the DL. ...

Source: 411mania.com, TX
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03/27/07
Jim Moran’s News Commentary

With these concerns in mind, the House debated and passed HR 137, the “Animal Fighting Prohibition Act of 2007” on Monday. This legislation, with over 300 ...

Source: Falls Church News Press, VA
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02/21/07
Urge California Coastal Commission to file a lawsuit to stop ...

That is why we desperately need the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (HR 137/S 261). This legislation would be a great step forward in protecting ...

Source: Bay Area Indymedia, CA
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