A bill to end the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 May 1999): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 1006, aims to prohibit the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps in the United States. It would make it illegal to import, export, or ship such traps across state lines. Additionally, the bill would ban the import, export, or interstate shipment of any fur products derived from animals caught in these specific types of traps. Violations could lead to criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment for repeat offenses.
The legislation affects individuals and businesses involved in the fur trade, as well as those who manufacture or distribute these traps. The Secretary of the Interior would be responsible for enforcing the Act and could reward individuals who provide information leading to a conviction. Enforcement officials would have the authority to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise and make arrests. Seized items would be subject to forfeiture.
S. 1006 was introduced in the Senate in May 1999 and was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. As of its introduction, no further legislative action has been taken. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Act would take effect one year after its enactment.
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Official summary
Prohibits the import, export, or shipment in interstate commerce of conventional steel-jawed 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. Applies the Export Administration Act of 1979 or the customs laws, respectively, to the seizure and forfeiture of articles or traps exported or imported in violation of this Act.
Timeline
11 May 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does S. 1006 do?
- This bill, S. 1006, aims to prohibit the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps in the United States. It would make it illegal to import, export, or ship such traps across state lines. Additionally, the bill would ban the import, export, or interstate shipment of any fur products derived from animals caught in these specific types of traps. Violations could lead to criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment for repeat offenses. The legislation affects individuals and businesses involved in the fur trade, as well as those who manufacture or distribute these traps. The Secretary of the Interior would be responsible for enforcing the Act and could reward individuals who provide information leading to a conviction. Enforcement officials would have the authority to detain, search, and seize suspected merchandise and make arrests. Seized items would be subject to forfeiture. S. 1006 was introduced in the Senate in May 1999 and was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. As of its introduction, no further legislative action has been taken. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Act would take effect one year after its enactment.
- Has S. 1006 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1006. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1006?
- S. 1006 was sponsored by Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1006?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (11 May 1999).
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