H.R. 1532 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
H.R. 1532 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 1, 2003, sponsored by Roscoe G. Bartlett with 199 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 199
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to increase the imprisonment penalty for animal fighting violations from one year to two years. Makes it unlawful to sell, buy, transport, or deliver in interstate or foreign commerce a knife, gaff, or other sharp instrument used in a bird-fighting venture. Revises enforcement provisions. Permits euthanasia for an animal in extreme pain.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roscoe G. Bartlett (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 143 Democrats, 55 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture. (Apr 7, 2003)
Other Animals bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1006: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- 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. 2519: Downed Animal Protection Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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