U.S. Congress - H.R.3480 Bear Protection Act of 2009
H.R.3480 - Bear Protection Act of 2009
To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Bear Protection Act of 2009 as introduced.
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Interests that support this bill:
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Jerry McNerney [D, CA-11] | $25,960 | |
| Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9] | $15,679 | |
| Rep. Nick Rahall [D, WV-3] | $13,800 | |
| Rep. Martin Heinrich [D, NM-1] | $10,445 | |
| Rep. Lois Capps [D, CA-23] | $8,210 | |
| Rep. Mary Bono Mack [R, CA-45] | $7,868 | |
| Rep. Bill Cassidy [R, LA-6] | $7,200 | |
| Rep. Rush Holt [D, NJ-12] | $6,810 | |
| Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22] | $6,700 | |
| Rep. Sam Farr [D, CA-17] | $6,500 | |
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] | $109,520 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $62,204 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $29,961 | |
| Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] | $28,600 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $22,800 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $18,300 | |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] | $11,000 | |
| Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT] | $9,650 | |
| Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D, RI] | $8,600 | |
| Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] | $5,000 |
Specific Organizations Supporting H.R.3480
- Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute
- Humane Society of the United States
- Animal Law Coalition
- World Society for the Protection of Animals
- ecoworldly
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. John Boehner [R, OH-8] | $15,150 | |
| Rep. Michael McCaul [R, TX-10] | $10,700 | |
| Rep. Dan Burton [R, IN-5] | $9,458 | |
| Rep. John Fleming [R, LA-4] | $9,200 | |
| Rep. Addison Wilson [R, SC-2] | $8,985 | |
| Rep. Ken Calvert [R, CA-44] | $8,950 | |
| Rep. Donald Young [R, AK-0] | $8,646 | |
| Rep. John Kline [R, MN-2] | $8,619 | |
| Rep. Steven Chabot [R, OH-1] | $8,350 | |
| Rep. Marsha Blackburn [R, TN-7] | $8,300 | |
| Sen. Scott Brown [R, MA] | $72,996 | |
| Sen. Daniel Coats [R, IN] | $35,834 | |
| Sen. Patrick Toomey [R, PA] | $25,885 | |
| Sen. Robert Portman [R, OH] | $21,700 | |
| Sen. John Thune [R, SD] | $18,100 | |
| Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] | $10,300 | |
| Sen. Dean Heller [R, NV] | $10,123 | |
| Sen. Jim DeMint [R, SC] | $9,450 | |
| Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] | $7,485 | |
| Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] | $6,688 |
Specific Organizations Opposing H.R.3480
- National Rifle Association
- Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
- Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
- national assembly of sportsmen's caucuses
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
- North American Bear Foundation
- Safari Club International
- Wildlife Management Institute
- Archery Trade Association
- bear trust international
- Boone and Crockett Club
- Bowhunter's Preservation Alliance
- Campfire Club of America
- catch a dream foundation
- Conservation Force
- Dallas Safari Club
- national trappers association
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Pheasants Forever
- Quality Deer Management Association
- ruffled grouse society
- Texas Wildlife Association
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