S. 261 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
S. 261 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 11, 2007, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 46 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
- Jan 11, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture if any animal in the venture was moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) (Jun 13, 2007)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 137: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007
- S. 888: Genocide Accountability Act of 2007
- S. 863: Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007
- H.R. 2640: NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007
- H.R. 1593: Second Chance Act of 2007
- H.R. 2517: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007
- S. 231: A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006…
- S. 3218: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
- S. 3294: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5938: Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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