H.R. 1006 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Captive Wildlife Safety Act
H.R. 1006 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Howard P. "Buck" McKeon with 60 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Animals
- Public law
- Public Law 108-191
What it does
Captive Wildlife Safety Act - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to define "prohibited wildlife species" as any live lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar. Declares it a prohibited act for any person to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any prohibited wildlife species.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 19, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 24, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2003
- Became lawDec 19, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-191. (Dec 19, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 19, 2003 · Passed419–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Captive Wildlife Safety ActHouse · Nov 19, 2003
More bills from Howard P. "Buck" McKeon in the 108th Congress
Other Animals bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 3378: Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
- S. 741: Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003
- H.R. 3479: Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004
- S. 269: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- S. 736: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 857: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
- H.R. 1532: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 2519: Downed Animal Protection Act
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