Open Congress : News Articles for S.373 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal.

Hoffer to Salmon: What's Up With the VT Yankee Decommissioning Fund?

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

...is in the fund to close the plant right away, rather than relying on the money to accrue over several years — or decades. S.373 was later vetoed by Gov. Jim Douglas. On Wednesday, Hoffer jumped on Salmon for his slow action on the senators' request. "

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Senate Bill 373

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

USARK has offered a number of amendments to mitigate the effects of S. 373 on the captive bred reptile industry, including a moratorium on import until more ...

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Pythons in danger of becoming illegal in the US

2009-12-08T19:00:00Z

Introduced by US Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida), Senate Bill S. 373 would add all pythons to the Lacey Act, which prohibits the importation and interstate ...

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Senate Committee to Consider Python Ban

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is scheduled to consider S. 373 during a “mark-up” session on Dec. 10 at 9:30 am in Washington, ...

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2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

As introduced, S. 373 seeks to amend the Lacey Act to add “constrictor snakes of the species Python genera” to the list of injurious wildlife species, ...

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The HSUS Testifies in Support of Federal Legislation to Restrict Trade in ...

2009-11-08T19:00:00Z

Bill Nelson, D-Fla., has introduced similar legislation in the US Senate, S. 373. The HSUS commends Rep. Meek, Sen. Nelson and the US Fish & Wildlife ...

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