S. 269 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Captive Wildlife Safety Act
S. 269 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the senate — introduced on Jan 30, 2003, sponsored by Jim Jeffords with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Animals
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
Jim Jeffords (I-VT). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2003
- Passed the SenateOct 31, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Nov 4, 2003)
More bills from Jim Jeffords in the 108th Congress
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. 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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