BillCam

Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-594	Federal	Expressing profound concern about threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment in Brazil. This resolution urges Brazil and the United States to investigate human rights abuses in Brazil and reduce deforestation of the Amazon. The resolution also calls on the United States to suspend military assistance to Brazil unless the Department of State determines that measures are being taken to ensure human rights. Democrat: 100% (16) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Air Quality Alliances Brazil Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Crime Victims Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons
HB-2835	Federal	DUE PROCESS Act of 2019 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2019 Republican: 66% (6) Democrat: 33% (3) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Accounting And Auditing Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Civil Actions And Liability Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Criminal Justice Information And Records Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Due Process And Equal Protection Evidence And Witnesses
S.1500	Federal	Military Special Victims Protection Act of 2019 Republican: 75% (3) Democrat: 25% (1) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Remedies Assault And Harassment Offenses Child Safety And Welfare Congressional Oversight Crime Victims Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Crimes Against Children Crimes Against Women Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation
HB-2808	Federal	Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act Democrat: 88% (23) Republican: 11% (3) 88% Democrat support 11% Republican support	Families Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Crimes Against Children Domestic Violence And Child Abuse Government Information And Archives
HB-2532	Federal	Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act Democrat: 100% (11) 100% Democrat support	Animals Advisory Bodies Civil Actions And Liability Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Federal-indian Relations Government Studies And Investigations Hunting And Fishing Indian Lands And Resources Rights Land Use And Conservation Licensing And Registrations
HB-2471	Federal	Canyon's Law Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (i.e., Compound 1080) and sodium cyanide in a predator control device. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—on a violator. A predator control device is a dispenser, livestock collar, or gas cartridge that propels, releases, or emits sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide for wildlife management or animal control purposes. Democrat: 90% (19) Republican: 9% (2) 90% Democrat support 9% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Pest Management Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
S.1301	Federal	Canyon's Law Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (i.e., Compound 1080) and sodium cyanide in a predator control device. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—on a violator. A predator control device is a dispenser, livestock collar, or gas cartridge that propels, releases, or emits sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide for wildlife management or animal control purposes. Democrat: 100% (5) 100% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Pest Management Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
HB-2250	Federal	Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act This bill sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in Northern California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge National Recreation Trail, and the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. The bill designates specified federal lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the North Fork Wilderness as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness, specified federal lands as potential wilderness areas, and specified segments of certain rivers and creeks and of a specified river estuary as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Also, the bill authorizes the utilization of certain forest residues for research and development of bio-based products that result in net carbon sequestration; authorizes initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in the Redwood National Forest and state parks; requires studies concerning certain visitor accommodations and recreational trails in the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests, as applicable; authorizes partnerships for trail and campground maintenance, public education, visitor contacts, and visitor center staffing on federal lands in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties; and adjusts the boundaries of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness. Democrat: 100% (24) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Air Quality California Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Ecology Economic Development Emergency Planning And Evacuation Endangered And Threatened Species
S.1110	Federal	Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act This bill sets forth provisions concerning the restoration, economic development, and conservation of, and recreational access to, certain public lands in Northern California. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Northwest California Public Lands Remediation Partnership, the Trinity Lake and Del Norte County visitor centers, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, the Elk Camp Ridge National Recreation Trail, and the Sanhedrin Conservation Management Area. The bill designates specified federal lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the North Fork Wilderness as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness, specified federal lands as potential wilderness areas, and specified segments of certain rivers and creeks and of a specified river estuary as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Also, the bill authorizes the use of certain forest residues for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration; authorizes initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in the Redwood National Forest and state parks; requires studies concerning certain visitor accommodations and recreational trails in the Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests, as applicable; authorizes partnerships for trail and campground maintenance, public education, visitor contacts, and visitor center staffing on federal lands in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties; and adjusts the boundaries of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Air Quality California Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Ecology Economic Development Emergency Planning And Evacuation Endangered And Threatened Species
S.1007	Federal	PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. Republican: 13% (7) Democrat: 82% (43) Independent: 3% (2) 13% Republican support 82% Democrat support 3% Independent support	Animals Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Department Of Agriculture Government Information And Archives Licensing And Registrations Mammals Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases
HB-1776	Federal	Captive Primate Safety Act Democrat: 96% (57) Republican: 3% (2) 96% Democrat support 3% Republican support	Animals Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Department Of The Interior Mammals Service Animals Smuggling And Trafficking Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
SR-91	Federal	A resolution designating March 3, 2019, as "World Wildlife Day". This resolution designates March 3, 2019, as World Wildlife Day and expresses support for conserving wildlife. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Animals Commemorative Events And Holidays Crime Prevention Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources International Organizations And Cooperation Smuggling And Trafficking Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
HB-1380	Federal	Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats. Democrat: 90% (206) Republican: 8% (20) Independent: 0% (1) 90% Democrat support 8% Republican support 0% Independent support	Animals Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Trade Restrictions Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection
S.513	Federal	HEART Act of 2019 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2019 This bill modifies notice requirements in a civil forfeiture proceeding that involves the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting. Specifically, the government must notify interested parties of an animal's seizure within 30 days (currently, 60 days). The notice period may be extended only if a delay is warranted after considering certain factors, including the cost to the government of providing shelter for the animal, the health of the animal and the effect of a delay on its rehabilitation, and any increased risk that a delay could necessitate the euthanasia of the animal. Additionally, the bill authorizes amounts in the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund to be used to pay for costs associated with a seized animal, including transportation, shelter, care, veterinary services, and humane euthanasia. Democrat: 75% (6) Republican: 25% (2) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Civil Actions And Liability Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Judicial Procedure And Administration Property Rights Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Gambling Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers
HB-1228	Federal	HEART Act of 2019 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2019 This bill modifies notice requirements in a civil forfeiture proceeding that involves the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting. Specifically, the government must notify interested parties of an animal's seizure within 30 days (currently, 60 days). The notice period may be extended only if a delay is warranted after considering certain factors, including the cost to the government of providing shelter for the animal, the health of the animal and the effect of a delay on its rehabilitation, and any increased risk that a delay could necessitate the euthanasia of the animal. Additionally, the bill authorizes amounts in the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund to be used to pay for costs associated with a seized animal, including transportation, shelter, care, veterinary services, and humane euthanasia. Democrat: 67% (51) Republican: 32% (25) 67% Democrat support 32% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Civil Actions And Liability Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Gambling Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Judicial Procedure And Administration
S.479	Federal	PACT Act Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act This bill revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing. It retains existing criminal offenses that prohibit knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video using interstate commerce. The bill also adds a new provision to criminalize an intentional act of animal crushing. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to seven years, or both. It provides additional exceptions for conduct, or a video of conduct, including conduct that is (1) medical or scientific research, (2) necessary to protect the life or property of a person, (3) performed as part of euthanizing an animal, or (4) unintentional. Republican: 14% (7) Democrat: 81% (40) Independent: 4% (2) 14% Republican support 81% Democrat support 4% Independent support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Digital Media Internet And Video Services Photography And Imaging Television And Film
HB-971	Federal	AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019 Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Gun Violence Act of 2019 The bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt or possession by an individual who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of animal cruelty. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Firearms And Explosives Retail And Wholesale Trades Violent Crime
HB-864	Federal	Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 Democrat: 87% (74) Republican: 12% (11) 87% Democrat support 12% Republican support	Animals American Samoa Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Crime Prevention Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Department Of Commerce
HB-724	Federal	PACT Act Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act This bill revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing. It retains existing criminal offenses that prohibit knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video using interstate commerce. The bill also adds a new provision to criminalize an intentional act of animal crushing. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to seven years, or both. It provides additional exceptions for conduct, or a video of conduct, including conduct that is (1) medical or scientific research, (2) necessary to protect the life or property of a person, (3) performed as part of euthanizing an animal, or (4) unintentional. Democrat: 71% (217) Republican: 27% (84) Independent: 0% (1) 71% Democrat support 27% Republican support 0% Independent support	Crime And Law Enforcement Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Digital Media Internet And Video Services Photography And Imaging Television And Film
HB-693	Federal	PAST Act U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must license, train, assign, and oversee persons for hire by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions to detect and diagnose sore horses. A license may not be issued to a person with conflicts of interest, and USDA must give preference to veterinarians. USDA may revoke a license for unsatisfactory performance. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. USDA may disqualify (1) violators from specified activities related to horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions; and (2) a horse that is sore from being shown or exhibited. Democrat: 73% (226) Republican: 26% (82) Independent: 0% (1) 73% Democrat support 26% Republican support 0% Independent support	Animals Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Department Of Agriculture Government Information And Archives Licensing And Registrations Mammals Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Veterinary Medicine And Animal Diseases

Title: Expressing profound concern about threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment in Brazil.