To end the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Dec 1993): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 3526, aims to prohibit the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States. Specifically, it would prevent the interstate or foreign shipment of these traps and any articles of fur that come from animals caught using them. The legislation defines what constitutes an "article of fur" and a "steel jaw leghold trap."
If enacted, this bill would affect anyone involved in the manufacturing, sale, import, export, or transportation of steel jaw leghold traps and fur products derived from animals trapped in them. Violators could face criminal penalties, including fines and, for repeat offenses, imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for enforcement, allowing officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise and make arrests.
H.R. 3526 was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1993 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the provided information, its latest action is simply "Introduced." Further legislative steps would typically include committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President.
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Official summary
Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward nongovernment informers for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise or documents and to make arrests with and without warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture.
Timeline
20 Dec 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3526 do?
- This bill, H.R. 3526, aims to prohibit the use of steel jaw leghold traps on animals in the United States. Specifically, it would prevent the interstate or foreign shipment of these traps and any articles of fur that come from animals caught using them. The legislation defines what constitutes an "article of fur" and a "steel jaw leghold trap." If enacted, this bill would affect anyone involved in the manufacturing, sale, import, export, or transportation of steel jaw leghold traps and fur products derived from animals trapped in them. Violators could face criminal penalties, including fines and, for repeat offenses, imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for enforcement, allowing officials to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise and make arrests. H.R. 3526 was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1993 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the provided information, its latest action is simply "Introduced." Further legislative steps would typically include committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 3526 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3526. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3526?
- H.R. 3526 was sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] (D-NY), with 107 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3526?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. (20 Dec 1993).
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