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Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016 [S.3099]
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[Recreation ]
Access for Sportfishing Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 114-388. on 11/28/2016
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Big Cat Public Safety Act of 2016 [S.2541]
[Animals ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Big Cat Public Safety Act of 2016 This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. The bill extends forfeiture provisions to fish, wildlife, or plants that are bred or possessed. The bill revises
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/11/2016
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Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act [S.2385]
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[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Trade ]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act This bill directs the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking to: identify countries of concern regarding the supply, poaching, or transit of wildlife and wildlife products; collaborate with the national wildlife service of a country of concern to analyze the threats to wildlife in that country, and to prepare a strategic plan with recommendations for addressing wildlife crime; coordinate efforts to implement strategic plans among federal agencies and non-federal partners; and coordinate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2015
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PACT Act Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act [S.1831]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
PACT Act Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally engaging in animal crushing in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (Current law prohibits knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video.) Adds exceptions for conduct that is for predator or pest control, medical or scientific research, or necessary to protect the life or property of a person from a serious threat caused by an animal.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/12/2016
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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 [S.1769]
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[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Trade ]
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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 This bill revises and reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act through FY2020. Raw or worked ivory may be imported or exported under that Act and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 if: (1) the ivory is for a museum; (2) the ivory was lawfully importable into the United States on February 24, 2014, regardless of when it was acquired; or (3) the worked ivory was previously lawfully possessed in the United States. This bill authorizes: (1) commerce in African elephant ivory
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/15/2015
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Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015 [S.1559]
[Animals ]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
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Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit threats or acts of violence against a person's pet under the offenses of stalking and interstate violation of a protection order. Defines "pet" to mean a domesticated animal that is kept for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes. Requires the "full amount of the victim's losses" for purposes of restitution in domestic violence and stalking offenses to include any costs incurred for veterinary services relating to physical care for the victim's pet. Directs the Department
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/11/2015
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 [S.1334]
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[International ]
[Environmental ]
[Food ]
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 This bill revises enforcement mechanisms of several Acts to address illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing. TITLE I--STRENGTHENING FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS (Sec. 101) The bill amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to revise and apply its enforcement provisions to: the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985, the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act, the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, the North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992, the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
By Senator Thune From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-166. on 11/10/2015
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USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 [S.1123]
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[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Criminal Justice ]
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USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 TITLE I--FISA BUSINESS RECORDS REFORMS Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to establish a new process to be followed when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submits an application to a FISA court for an order requiring the production of business records or other tangible things for an investigation to obtain foreign intelligence information not concerning a U.S. person or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2772-2773) on 04/28/2015
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PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2015 [S.1121]
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[Agriculture ]
[Law Enforcement ]
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PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2015 This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish requirements to license, train, assign, and oversee persons hired by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/28/2015
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Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act [S.1081]
[Animals ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
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Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. Subjects
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Hearings Held. on 05/06/2015
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Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2015 [S.1019]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Trade ]
Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2015 This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to repeal the prohibition on importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce: (1) fish or wildlife taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of foreign law; or (2) plants taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of foreign law, without the payment of appropriate royalties, taxes, or stumpage fees required by foreign law, or in violation of any limitation
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/21/2015
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 [HB-774]
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[International ]
[Animals ]
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Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 (Sec. 101) This bill amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Coast Guard to enforce specified laws to address illegal, unreported, or unregulated (IUU) fishing. NOAA and other federal and state agencies are given the authority to enforce those laws, including enforcement through vessel forfeiture and civil and criminal penalties. NOAA may: (1) help other nations combat IUU fishing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-81. (txt | Pdf) on 11/05/2015
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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 [HB-697]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 This bill reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act (AECA) through FY2020. Ivory may be imported or exported under the AECA and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) if: (1) the raw ivory or worked ivory is solely for a museum; (2) it was lawfully importable into the United States on February 24, 2014, regardless of when it was acquired; or (3) the worked ivory was previously lawfully possessed in the United States. The Department of the Interior may station one U.S.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 03/16/2015
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Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2016 [HB-5430]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/23/2016
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Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 [HB-5024]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to establish criminal penalties for any person who: prior to the sale, or knowingly after sale, removes or renders inoperative an air pollution control device installed on or in a motor vehicle or engine; or manufactures, sells, or installs, parts or components that bypass, defeat, or render inoperative air pollution control devices installed on or in a motor vehicle or engine if the person knows or should know that the part or component is being offered
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/17/2016
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HEART Act of 2016 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2016 [HB-4613]
[Animals ]
HEART Act of 2016 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/01/2016
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Big Cat Public Safety Act [HB-3546]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. The bill extends forfeiture provisions to fish, wildlife, or plants that are bred or possessed. The bill revises the list
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 10/06/2015
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PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2015 [HB-3268]
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[Agriculture ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2015 This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish requirements to license, train, assign, and oversee persons hired by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commerce, Manufacturing, And Trade. on 07/31/2015
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LEAP Act of 2015 Lionfish Elimination and Prevention Act of 2015 [HB-3202]
[Animals ]
[Trade ]
[Environmental ]
LEAP Act of 2015 Lionfish Elimination and Prevention Act of 2015 This bill amends the Lacey Act to prohibit the importation or interstate shipment of the: red lionfish of the species Pterois volitans, devil lionfish of the species Pterois miles, Hawaiian turkeyfish of the species Pterois sphex, soldier lionfish of the species Pterois russelii, clearfin lionfish of the species Pterois radiata, lionfish species Pterois paucispinula, frillfin turkeyfish of the species Pterois mombasae, luna lionfish of the species Pterois lunalata, mandritsa of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/08/2015
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Captive Primate Safety Act [HB-2920]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Trade ]
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Captive Primate Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce any live animal of a non-human primate species. The bill also limits any licensed or registered person from allowing direct contact between any member of the public and a live bear, tiger, lion, jaguar, cougar, African leopard, snow leopard, ape, gibbon, siamang, monkey, or loris. The Lacey Act prohibition applies to state-licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 07/14/2015