Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Protection of animals

Bill Introduced: S.2912 Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2008

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to exotic animals.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5741 Shark Conservation Act of 2008

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks.

Bill Introduced: S.2657 A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels colliding with North Atlantic right whales by limiting the speed of vessels, and for other purposes.

2008-02-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels colliding with North Atlantic right whales by limiting the speed of vessels, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4933 Captive Wildlife Safety Technical Amendments Act of 2008

2008-01-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to protect captive wildlife and to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: S.1916 Chimp Haven is Home Act

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the program for the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees by terminating the authority for the removal of chimpanzees from the system for research purposes.

December 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-170.

Bill Signed by President: S.1916 Chimp Haven is Home Act

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: S.1916 Chimp Haven is Home Act

2007-12-21T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: S.1916 Chimp Haven is Home Act

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.2439 A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and the Law Enforcement National Data Exchange Program to list cruelty to animals as a separate offense category.

2007-12-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and the Law Enforcement National Data Exchange Program to list cruelty to animals as a separate offense category.

Bill Enacted: H.R.50 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.

December 06, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-132.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.50 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.

December 06, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.50 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007

2007-11-26T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.

November 26, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.50 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007

2007-11-16T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.

November 16, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.795 Condemning the ongoing violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") and recognizing the threat such violence poses to the overall peace of the Great Lakes region.

2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

Condemning the ongoing violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") and recognizing the threat such violence poses to the overall peace of the Great Lakes region.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.749 Expressing support for designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness, educate, increase animal adoption, and increase financial support for animal rescues throughout the United States.

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z

Expressing support for designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness, educate, increase animal adoption, and increase financial support for animal rescues throughout the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3829 Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2007

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to exotic animals.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3755 Immunity from Claims Related to Donated Horses Act of 2007

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

To amend section 1308 of title 40, United States Code, to provide immunity for Federal Government agencies from claims resulting from the donation of unfit horses and mules and to allow certain agents of United States Customs and Border Protection to adopt such horses and mules.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3639 Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act

2007-09-24T00:00:00Z

To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3327 Federal Dog Protection Act

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.

Bill Introduced: S.1916 Chimp Haven is Home Act

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z