Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources

Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Combating Wildlife Trafficking Financing and Proceeds Study Act [HB-6477] [Animals ] [Finance ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
To require the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a study with respect to wildlife trafficking financing and proceeds, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Madeleine Dean Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 01/26/2022

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PAST Act of 2022 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2022 [HB-5441] [Animals ] [Agriculture ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/15/2022

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US Congress 117th Congress

Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act of 2021 [HB-4716] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 01/20/2022

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US Congress 117th Congress

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022 [S.2372] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Recreation ]
A bill to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to make supplemental funds available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey By Senator Carper From Committee On Environment And Public Works Filed Written Report. Report No. 117-135. on 08/02/2022

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US Congress 117th Congress

Captive Primate Safety Act [S.1588] [Animals ] [Trade ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/12/2021

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US Congress 117th Congress

Captive Primate Safety Act [HB-3135] [Animals ] [Trade ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possession, of any live animal of any prohibited primate species.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/29/2021

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Big Cat Public Safety Act [S.1210] [Animals ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/19/2021

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Bear Protection Act of 2021 [HB-2325] [Animals ] [Trade ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/29/2021

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US Congress 117th Congress

HEART Act of 2021 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2021 [HB-2085] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to civil forfeitures relating to certain seized animals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 10/19/2021

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Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2021 [HB-1016] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Environmental ]
To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 04/23/2021

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Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021 [HB-931] [Water ] [Environmental ]
To exempt from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers between any of the States of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Louie Gohmert Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 04/23/2021

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US Congress 117th Congress

Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2021 [S.277] [Water ] [Environmental ]
A bill to exempt from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers between any of the States of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Cassidy Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/08/2021

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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act [HB-878] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Economic Development ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Energy ] [Climate Change ]
To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/18/2021

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Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act [HB-763] [Animals ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 02/03/2021

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US Congress 117th Congress

Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [S.37] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Animals ]
A bill to address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/25/2021

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Big Cat Public Safety Act [HB-263] [Animals ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Became Public Law No: 117-243. on 12/20/2022

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US Congress 117th Congress

Big Cat Public Safety Act [HB-211] [Animals ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom McClintock Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021

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US Congress 117th Congress

Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [HB-151] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Animals ]
To address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/04/2021

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Federal
US Congress 114th Congress

A resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day". [SR-95] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [International ]
A resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day". Designates March 3, 2015, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking. Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight. Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1260; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1254-1255) on 03/03/2015

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A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World Wildlife Day". [SR-390] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [International ]
A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World Wildlife Day". Designates March 3, 2016, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking. Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight. Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1296; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1284) on 03/03/2016

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