H.R. 137 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
H.R. 137 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Elton Gallegly with 303 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 303
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-22
What it does
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to three years for violations of the Animal Welfare Act relating to: (1) sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in an animal fighting venture; (2) buying, selling, transporting, delivering, or receiving for purposes of transportation, in interstate or foreign commerce, any dog or other animal for partici…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elton Gallegly (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 181 Democrats, 122 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the HouseMar 26, 2007
- Passed the SenateApr 10, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentApr 24, 2007
- Became lawMay 3, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-22. (May 3, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 26, 2007 · Passed368–39
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement ActHouse · Mar 26, 2007
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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