H.R. 1947 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Haley's Act
H.R. 1947 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 19, 2007, sponsored by Nancy Boyda with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 19, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Haley's Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to: (1) define the term "big cat" to mean any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species; (2) allow the Secretary of Agriculture to deny or revoke licenses to animal dealers and exhibitors based on recommendations from state or local officials with jurisdiction over captive wildlife; (3) require the Secretary to include in standards…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nancy Boyda (D-KS). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. (Dec 18, 2007)
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