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Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007

To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes.

previous 110th session of congress
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A bill to increase the penalties to three years (max) in prison for holding animal fights or sponsoring and exhibiting an animal in such a fight. This bill also makes it illegal to sell animals or weapons that are intended for use in an animal fight.
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5/3/2007--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on March 26, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up t... more

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January 04, 2007March 26, 2007April 10, 2007May 03, 2007May 03, 2007

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March 26, 2007Roll call number 188 in the House
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 137 Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) Percentage of 'aye' votes: 84% Result: Passed

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July 26, 2007 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 ...

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Source: LaCrosse Tribune, WI


May 04, 2007 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. ...

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April 28, 2007 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. ...

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Source: Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN


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December 24, 2008 Antoine9100

Want ik ben tijdens de hele les niet echt in het rood gegaan, dus werd het een lekkere duurtraining, alhoewel "duur" wel iets te veel gezegd is, want zolang duurde het geheel nu ook weer niet. Tijd = 1u18', HR = 137/168, Kcal = 839. ...

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