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S. 3880 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

S. 3880 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 8, 2006, sponsored by James M. Inhofe with 10 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Sep 8, 2006
Co-sponsors
10
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 109-374

What it does

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James M. Inhofe (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 9 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 8, 2006
  • Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
  • Passed the HouseNov 13, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2006
  • Became lawNov 27, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-374. (Nov 27, 2006)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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