H.R. 4239 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
H.R. 4239 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 4, 2005, sponsored by Thomas E. Petri with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Rewrites federal criminal code provisions regarding animal enterprise terrorism to prohibit anyone from traveling in, or using the mail or any facility of, interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of damaging or disrupting an animal enterprise and, in connection with such purpose: (1) intentionally damaging, disrupting, or causing the loss of property used by or owned in connection with…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas E. Petri (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (May 23, 2006)
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- H.R. 4659: To amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act.
- H.R. 3199: USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 32: Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act
- H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
- S. 3693: A bill to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice…
- S. 3880: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
- S. 1998: Stolen Valor Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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