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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7/31/2009--Introduced.Bear Protection Act of 2009 - 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
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7/31/2009--Introduced.Bear Protection Act of 2009 - 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 and with other representatives of countries that are not party to the Convention 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 be construed to affect state regulation of bear population or to affect the lawful hunting of bears under state law.

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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

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
  • ...and 17 more. See all.
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11/17/11
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All Bill Titles. Short: EPIC Act as introduced. Short: End Pensions in Congress Act as introduced. Official: To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the termination of further retirement benefits for Members of Congress ... Bill's Views.

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Last year, the Bear Protection Act (H.R. 3480) was again introduced to the House of Representatives. This bill would prohibit interstate and international trade in bear organs, including buying, selling, transporting or possession. ...

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Hangover Remedy Puts Bounty on Black Bears | Animals | Change.org

Last year, the Bear Protection Act (H.R. 3480) was again introduced to the House of Representatives. This bill would prohibit interstate and international trade in bear organs, including buying, selling, transporting or possession. ...

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