H.R. 2492 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011
H.R. 2492 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jul 11, 2011, sponsored by Tom Marino with 227 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 11, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 227
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit any person from knowingly attending an animal fighting venture or causing a minor (a person under the age of 18) to attend such a venture.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Marino (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 150 Democrats, 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 11, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Aug 25, 2011)
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- H.R. 6063: Child Protection Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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