H.R. 5092 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend section 48 (relating to depiction of animal cruelty) of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5092 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 21, 2010, sponsored by Elton Gallegly with 341 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 341
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or maximum prison term of five years for anyone who knowingly sells or offers to sell an animal crush video in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain. States that this prohibition shall not be construed to prohibit the selling or offering to sell videos that depict hunting.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elton Gallegly (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 208 Democrats, 133 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 15, 2010)
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- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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