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Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill TextTo ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, sold, or advertised in the United States and to require the labeling of all fur products under the Fur Products Labeling Act. 2/7/2007--Introduced.
Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act - Amends provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 that prohibit the importation of dog or cat fur to modify the definitions of "cat fur" and "dog fur" to include the pelt or skin of the domestic cat or dog, respectively. Amends the Fur Products Labeling Act to expand the definition of "fur product" to include all fur as defined by such Act regardless of the quantity used.
Also tagged in: Animal breeding, Animals, Business, Criminal justice, Dogs, Ecological research, Economic assistance, 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 publications, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Lions, Natural resources, Panthers, Public meetings, Public-private partnerships, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Sports, Tigers, Trade, Treaties, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wolves
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4169) Bill TextA bill to assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes.Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund.Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies,[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Business, Business records, Dogs, Fines (Penalties), Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Laboratories, Laboratory animals, Law, Licenses, Pets, Protection of animals, Science policy
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Bill TextTo amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license. Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animal breeding, Animals, Business, Criminal justice, Dogs, Ecological research, Economic assistance, 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 publications, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Lions, Natural resources, Panthers, Public meetings, Public-private partnerships, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Sports, Tigers, Trade, Treaties, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wolves
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 3/9/2007--Introduced. Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes. Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund. Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies, or [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Budgets, Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government trust funds, Habitat conservation, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Lions, Natural resources, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Wildlife conservation
Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of great cats by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of great cats and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great cats. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 - Defines "great cat" to mean any lion, leopard, jaguar, snow leopard, clouded leopard, cheetah, or Spanish lynx. Establishes the Great Cats Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in such Fund to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of great cats. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of great cats.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Criminal justice, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Exhibitions, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Human-animal relationships, 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, Business, Business records, Dogs, Fines (Penalties), Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Laboratories, Laboratory animals, Law, Licenses, Pets, Protection of animals, Science policy
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2365) Bill TextA bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license. Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise [...] show full description
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Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Criminal justice, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Exhibitions, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Human-animal relationships, 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, Criminal justice, Ecological research, Economic assistance, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental monitoring, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government trust funds, Habitat conservation, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Lions, Natural resources, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Wildlife conservation
Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of great cats by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of great cats and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great cats. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 - Defines "great cat" to mean any lion, leopard, jaguar, snow leopard, clouded leopard, cheetah, or Spanish lynx. Establishes the Great Cats Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in such Fund to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of great cats. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of great cats.
Also tagged in: Animal breeding, Animals, Business, Criminal justice, Dogs, Ecological research, Economic assistance, 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 publications, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Lions, Natural resources, Panthers, Public meetings, Public-private partnerships, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Sports, Tigers, Trade, Treaties, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wolves
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4169) Bill TextA bill to assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes.Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund.Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies,[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animal breeding, Animals, Business, Criminal justice, Dogs, Ecological research, Economic assistance, 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 publications, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Habitat conservation, Hunting, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Lions, Natural resources, Panthers, Public meetings, Public-private partnerships, Restoration ecology, Science policy, Sports, Tigers, Trade, Treaties, Wild animal trade, Wildlife conservation, Wolves
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextTo assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 3/9/2007--Introduced. Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes. Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund. Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies, or [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Business, Business records, Dogs, Fines (Penalties), Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Laboratories, Laboratory animals, Law, Licenses, Pets, Protection of animals, Science policy
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Bill TextTo amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license. Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Animals, Business, Business records, Dogs, Fines (Penalties), Gifts, Government information, Government paperwork, Laboratories, Laboratory animals, Law, Licenses, Pets, Protection of animals, Science policy
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2365) Bill TextA bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license. Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill TextTo ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, sold, or advertised in the United States and to require the labeling of all fur products under the Fur Products Labeling Act. 2/7/2007--Introduced.
Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act - Amends provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 that prohibit the importation of dog or cat fur to modify the definitions of "cat fur" and "dog fur" to include the pelt or skin of the domestic cat or dog, respectively. Amends the Fur Products Labeling Act to expand the definition of "fur product" to include all fur as defined by such Act regardless of the quantity used.
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