Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Animals

Bill Introduced: S.847 Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act of 2013

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date on which the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Bill Introduced: S.738 Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013

2013-04-15T20:00:00Z

A bill to grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1518 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013

2013-04-10T20:00:00Z

To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1328 Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2013

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Great Ape Conservation Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1308 Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1291 To reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act.

2013-03-19T20:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1206 Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To grant the Secretary of the Interior permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1137 Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2013

2013-03-12T20:00:00Z

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to conduct a Joint Venture Program to protect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they rely on, through voluntary actions on public and private lands, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.70 A resolution designating the last full week of July 2013 as "National Moth Week", recognizing the importance of moths in the United States, and recognizing the value of National Moth Week for promoting the conservation of moths and increasing the awareness, study, and appreciation of moths, their incredible biodiversity, and their importance to ecosystem health.

2013-03-06T19:00:00Z

A resolution designating the last full week of July 2013 as "National Moth Week", recognizing the importance of moths in the United States, and recognizing the value of National Moth Week for promoting the conservation of moths and increasing the awareness, study, and appreciation of moths, their incredible biodiversity, and their importance to ecosystem health.

Bill Introduced: H.R.847 Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act

2013-02-26T19:00:00Z

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.

Bill Introduced: S.395 Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act

2013-02-26T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.63 Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day" to create awareness, educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

2013-02-11T19:00:00Z

Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day" to create awareness, educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.576 Save Endangered Species Act of 2013

2013-02-05T19:00:00Z

To save endangered species.

Bill Introduced: S.89 Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act of 2013

2013-01-22T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to authorize hunting under certain circumstances.

Bill Introduced: H.R.39 Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2013

2013-01-02T19:00:00Z

To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, and the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.

Bill Sent To President: S.3666 A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of "exhibitor".

2012-12-31T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of "exhibitor".

December 31, 2012: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: S.3674 Farmers Protection Act of 2012

2012-12-11T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide certain exemptions relating to the taking of migratory game birds.

Bill Introduced: S.3666 A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of "exhibitor".

2012-12-05T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of "exhibitor".

Bill Introduced: S.Res.580 A resolution designating the week beginning on October 14, 2012, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

2012-09-21T20:00:00Z

A resolution designating the week beginning on October 14, 2012, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill Introduced: H.Res.801 Recognizing America's hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters, recreational shooters, industry, State fish and wildlife agencies, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.

2012-09-19T20:00:00Z

Recognizing America's hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters, recreational shooters, industry, State fish and wildlife agencies, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.