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Also tagged in: Accident prevention, Animal behavior, Animals, Commemorations, Communications, Dogs, Emergency management, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Local laws, Postal service, Special weeks, State and local government, United States Postal Service
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing May 20-26, 2007, as National Dog Bite Prevention Week and calling upon all municipalities to work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees, including laws encouraging responsible dog ownership. 5/21/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Urges: (1) municipalities to work with the U.S. Postal Service to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs; and (2) communities to consider the many factors contributing to a dog's tendency to bite Postal employees and to enact model programs and legislation addressing those factors.
Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Citizen participation, Cranes (Birds), Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Employee training, Endangered species, Environmental education, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Government trust funds, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Job training, Land use, Migratory bird conservation, Natural resources, Nongovernmental organizations, Politics and government, Public meetings, Research, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Social services, Trade, Treaties, Water resources, Wetlands, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife management, Wildlife reintroduction
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4180-4181) Bill TextA bill to assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries that activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Citizen participation, Cranes (Birds), Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Employee training, Endangered species, Environmental education, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Government trust funds, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Job training, Land use, Migratory bird conservation, Natural resources, Nongovernmental organizations, Politics and government, Public meetings, Research, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Social services, Trade, Treaties, Water resources, Wetlands, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife management, Wildlife reintroduction
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Cats, Criminal justice, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Exhibitions, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Humanities, Laboratory animals, Law, Licenses, Lions, Protection of animals, Safety measures, Science policy, Standards, State and local government, Tigers
Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. Bill TextTo promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Haley's Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to: (1) define the term "big cat" to mean any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species; (2) allow the Secretary of Agriculture to deny or revoke licenses to animal dealers and exhibitors based on recommendations from state or local officials with jurisdiction over captive wildlife; (3) require the Secretary to include in standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals by dealers, research facilities, and exhibitors a minimum requirement to provide for public safety; (4) increase civil and criminal penalties for violations of such Act; (5) prohibit a licensed exhibitor or dealer from allowing direct contact between a big cat and a member of the public, with an exception for zoos; and (6) prohibit the Secretary from [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495; text as passed Senate: CR S13494) Bill TextA resolution designating May 2008 as "National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month". 10/26/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates May 2008 as National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month.
Also tagged in: Animals, Associations, institutions, etc., Department of Homeland Security, Federal employees, Government employees, Government liability, Horses, Law, Protection of animals Latest Action: 10/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. Bill TextTo amend section 1308 of title 40, United States Code, to provide immunity for Federal Government agencies from claims resulting from the donation of unfit horses and mules and to allow certain agents of United States Customs and Border Protection to adopt such horses and mules. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Immunity from Claims Related to Donated Horses Act of 2007 - Requires each humane organization that receives any horse or mule to hold the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, harmless from any demand, suit, action, or claim arising from or related to the government's donation of the horse or mule, including damages to the organization's property and any personal injury, disability, or death of any officer, employee, or agent. Authorizes horses and mules belonging to the federal government that have become unfit for service to be adopted by the DHS agents who have worked with such horse or mule.
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Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495; text as passed Senate: CR S13494) Bill TextA resolution designating May 2008 as "National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month". 10/26/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates May 2008 as National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month.
Also tagged in: Animals, Associations, institutions, etc., Department of Homeland Security, Federal employees, Government employees, Government liability, Horses, Law, Protection of animals Latest Action: 10/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. Bill TextTo amend section 1308 of title 40, United States Code, to provide immunity for Federal Government agencies from claims resulting from the donation of unfit horses and mules and to allow certain agents of United States Customs and Border Protection to adopt such horses and mules. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Immunity from Claims Related to Donated Horses Act of 2007 - Requires each humane organization that receives any horse or mule to hold the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, harmless from any demand, suit, action, or claim arising from or related to the government's donation of the horse or mule, including damages to the organization's property and any personal injury, disability, or death of any officer, employee, or agent. Authorizes horses and mules belonging to the federal government that have become unfit for service to be adopted by the DHS agents who have worked with such horse or mule.
Also tagged in: Accident prevention, Animal behavior, Animals, Commemorations, Communications, Dogs, Emergency management, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Local laws, Postal service, Special weeks, State and local government, United States Postal Service
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing May 20-26, 2007, as National Dog Bite Prevention Week and calling upon all municipalities to work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees, including laws encouraging responsible dog ownership. 5/21/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Urges: (1) municipalities to work with the U.S. Postal Service to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs; and (2) communities to consider the many factors contributing to a dog's tendency to bite Postal employees and to enact model programs and legislation addressing those factors.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Cats, Criminal justice, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Exhibitions, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Humanities, Laboratory animals, Law, Licenses, Lions, Protection of animals, Safety measures, Science policy, Standards, State and local government, Tigers
Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. Bill TextTo promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Haley's Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to: (1) define the term "big cat" to mean any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species; (2) allow the Secretary of Agriculture to deny or revoke licenses to animal dealers and exhibitors based on recommendations from state or local officials with jurisdiction over captive wildlife; (3) require the Secretary to include in standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals by dealers, research facilities, and exhibitors a minimum requirement to provide for public safety; (4) increase civil and criminal penalties for violations of such Act; (5) prohibit a licensed exhibitor or dealer from allowing direct contact between a big cat and a member of the public, with an exception for zoos; and (6) prohibit the Secretary from [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Citizen participation, Cranes (Birds), Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Employee training, Endangered species, Environmental education, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Government trust funds, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Job training, Land use, Migratory bird conservation, Natural resources, Nongovernmental organizations, Politics and government, Public meetings, Research, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Social services, Trade, Treaties, Water resources, Wetlands, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife management, Wildlife reintroduction
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4180-4181) Bill TextA bill to assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries that activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Citizen participation, Cranes (Birds), Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Employee training, Endangered species, Environmental education, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Environmental protection groups, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Government trust funds, Grants-in-aid, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Job training, Land use, Migratory bird conservation, Natural resources, Nongovernmental organizations, Politics and government, Public meetings, Research, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Social services, Trade, Treaties, Water resources, Wetlands, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife management, Wildlife reintroduction
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated [...] show full description
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