Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Aug 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
H.R. 3442, the Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act, would make it illegal to import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel-jawed leghold traps. It would also prohibit the import, export, or transport of articles of fur derived from animals trapped using these devices. The bill defines a conventional steel-jawed leghold trap as a spring-powered device with two opposing steel jaws designed to capture an animal by snapping closed on its limb.
This bill would affect individuals and businesses involved in the fur trade and the manufacturing or sale of these specific types of traps. Violators could face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses. The Secretary of the Interior would be responsible for enforcing the act and could offer rewards to individuals providing information leading to a conviction. Enforcement officials would have the power to detain, search, and seize suspected items, make arrests, and execute warrants.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in 2005, H.R. 3442 has not progressed beyond its introduction. If it were to advance, it would need to be considered by the committees to which it was referred, pass both the House and the Senate, and then be signed into law by the President. The bill specifies that it would take effect one year after enactment.
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Official summary
Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act - 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
23 Aug 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3442 do?
- H.R. 3442, the Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act, would make it illegal to import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel-jawed leghold traps. It would also prohibit the import, export, or transport of articles of fur derived from animals trapped using these devices. The bill defines a conventional steel-jawed leghold trap as a spring-powered device with two opposing steel jaws designed to capture an animal by snapping closed on its limb. This bill would affect individuals and businesses involved in the fur trade and the manufacturing or sale of these specific types of traps. Violators could face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses. The Secretary of the Interior would be responsible for enforcing the act and could offer rewards to individuals providing information leading to a conviction. Enforcement officials would have the power to detain, search, and seize suspected items, make arrests, and execute warrants. Introduced in the House of Representatives in 2005, H.R. 3442 has not progressed beyond its introduction. If it were to advance, it would need to be considered by the committees to which it was referred, pass both the House and the Senate, and then be signed into law by the President. The bill specifies that it would take effect one year after enactment.
- Has H.R. 3442 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3442. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3442?
- H.R. 3442 was sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] (D-NY), with 47 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3442?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (23 Aug 2005).
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