S. 736 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
S. 736 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 27, 2003, sponsored by John Ensign with 51 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
- Mar 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- 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
John Ensign (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Mar 27, 2003)
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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
- 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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