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 (5 May 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 1800, would prohibit the import, export, and transport in interstate commerce of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps. It would also ban the sale or acquisition of such traps if they were transported illegally. Furthermore, the bill would make it unlawful to import, export, or transport articles of fur that come from animals caught in these traps. Violators could face imprisonment and fines.
The bill affects individuals and businesses involved in the fur trade, trap manufacturing, and the transportation of these items. It also empowers law enforcement to search, seize, and arrest individuals suspected of violating these provisions, with seized goods subject to forfeiture. The Secretary of the Interior would be directed to reward individuals providing information that leads to a conviction under the act.
H.R. 1800 was introduced in the House of Representatives in April 2003 and has not advanced beyond that stage. Its next step in the legislative process would be referral to and consideration by committees, followed by potential votes in the House and then the Senate.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Makes it unlawful to: (1) import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel jawed leghold traps and articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps; or (2) sell or acquire such a trap transported in violation of such provision. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward persons (other than Government employees performing official duties) for information leading to a conviction under this Act.Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected containers or merchandise and any accompanying documents, to make arrests without warrants with probable cause, and to execute warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture.
Timeline
5 May 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1800 do?
- This bill, H.R. 1800, would prohibit the import, export, and transport in interstate commerce of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps. It would also ban the sale or acquisition of such traps if they were transported illegally. Furthermore, the bill would make it unlawful to import, export, or transport articles of fur that come from animals caught in these traps. Violators could face imprisonment and fines. The bill affects individuals and businesses involved in the fur trade, trap manufacturing, and the transportation of these items. It also empowers law enforcement to search, seize, and arrest individuals suspected of violating these provisions, with seized goods subject to forfeiture. The Secretary of the Interior would be directed to reward individuals providing information that leads to a conviction under the act. H.R. 1800 was introduced in the House of Representatives in April 2003 and has not advanced beyond that stage. Its next step in the legislative process would be referral to and consideration by committees, followed by potential votes in the House and then the Senate.
- Has H.R. 1800 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1800. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1800?
- H.R. 1800 was sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] (D-NY), with 73 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1800?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (5 May 2003).
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