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| 116-s-5053 | 116 | s | 5053 | Forage Fish Conservation Act | Animals | 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 0 | Forage Fish Conservation Act This bill addresses the management and conservation of forage fish. (A forage fish is any fish at a low trophic level that contributes significantly to the diets of other fish, marine mammals, or birds and serves as a conduit for energy transfer to species at a higher trophic level.) The Department of Commerce must establish guidelines to assist regional fishery management councils in (1) developing a list of unmanaged forage fish areas and prohibiting the development of any new forage fish fisheries until the potential impacts of such fisheries have been assessed; and (2)setting annual catch limits for forage fish fisheries that assess, specify, and reduce such limits by the diet needs of other fish species and marine wildlife. The bill adds shad (American shad and hickory shad)and river herring (blueback herring and alewife)to the list of managed stocks for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. | 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z | |
| 116-hr-8828 | 116 | hr | 8828 | Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act | Animals | 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-02 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] | NC | D | A000370 | 3 | Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act This bill bans steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps. Steel-jaw leghold traps are certain spring-powered devices with steel jaws that are designed to snap closed on animals. Conibear traps consist of metal frames hinged at the center point and powered by two torsion springs that create a scissor-like action designed to kill an animal by snapping its spine. Cage traps, box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and mouse or rat snap traps are not included in the ban. The bill establishes penalties for violating this ban. The Department of the Interior must pay a reward for information that leads to a conviction of a violation of this bill, unless the information was provided by on duty officers or employees of federal, state, or local governments. The reward must be 50% of the fine paid. | 2023-01-11T13:44:03Z | |
| 116-hr-8795 | 116 | hr | 8795 | Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act | Animals | 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B001285 | 0 | Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act This bill updates the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to address the effects of climate change, including by establishing a program to monitor the adverse impacts of climate change on marine animals and requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a process to list and promote the conservation marine mammal species and population stocks in waters under U.S. jurisdiction for which climate change has more than a remote possibility of resulting in a decline in population, impeding population recovery, or reducing carrying capacity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:15Z | |
| 116-sres-732 | 116 | sres | 732 | A resolution designating November 7, 2020, as "National Bison Day". | Animals | 2020-09-30 | 2020-09-30 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5998; text: CR S5983-5984) | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 22 | This resolution designates November 7, 2020, as National Bison Day. | 2022-02-02T05:42:01Z | |
| 116-s-4757 | 116 | s | 4757 | Puppy Protection Act of 2020 | Animals | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5897) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 30 | Puppy Protection Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care; appropriate and nutritious food; continuous access to potable water; and meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day. The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs. | 2023-01-11T13:44:40Z | |
| 116-s-4650 | 116 | s | 4650 | A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts, and for other purposes. | Animals | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] | AK | R | S001198 | 1 | This bill states that nothing in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits possessing, selling, bartering, purchasing, shipping, or transporting any authentic Alaska Native handicraft, clothing, or art on the basis that it contains a nonedible migratory bird part, so long as the bird was not taken in a wasteful manner. | 2023-01-11T13:44:44Z | |
| 116-hr-7876 | 116 | hr | 7876 | Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020 | Animals | 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] | CA | D | H001068 | 60 | Polar Bear Cub Survival Act of 2020 This bill prohibits oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear habitat on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as specified by the bill. Prohibited activities include exploration, development, production, or transportation and other infrastructure activities. | 2023-01-11T13:45:46Z | |
| 116-sres-630 | 116 | sres | 630 | A resolution designating June 20, 2020, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. | Animals | 2020-06-18 | 2020-06-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3110; text: CR S3107) | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 16 | This resolution designates June 20, 2020, as American Eagle Day and applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. | 2021-12-29T21:58:22Z | |
| 116-hr-6267 | 116 | hr | 6267 | State- and Science-based Gray Wolf Reintroduction Act of 2020 | Animals | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] | CO | R | T000470 | 0 | State- and Science-based Gray Wolf Reintroduction Act of 2020 This bill requires a state to obtain approval from the Department of the Interior before reintroducing the gray wolf (Canis lupus) and allows a person to take (e.g., kill or harm) a gray wolf under certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill prohibits a state from reintroducing the gray wolf unless Interior approves a state petition that meets the requirements of this bill. If an affected county makes a recommendation to deny the petition, then Interior may not approve the petition. A person in a state with an approved petition may take a gray wolf that is attacking a stock animal or dog if the person (1) is not trespassing or on land administered by the National Park Service; and (2) did not intentionally bait, feed, or otherwise attract the wolf. | 2022-02-08T23:17:30Z | |
| 116-hr-6043 | 116 | hr | 6043 | PAW Against Trafficking Act | Animals | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] | IL | D | L000563 | 1 | Protecting All Wildlife Against Trafficking Act or the PAW Against Trafficking Act This bill sets forth requirements to provide warnings to travelers about wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife) in foreign countries and reestablishes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking. Specifically, the bill makes permanent the requirement for the Department of State to identify certain countries that are major sources, transit points, or consumers of wildlife trafficking products. Additionally, the State Department, on any State Department website or web-based application providing country-specific information for international travel, must ensure that such countries are clearly identified with a warning label along with a warning that international law or U.S. law may prohibit the export, import, purchase, sale, possession, or transport of products produced from endangered or threatened wildlife. In addition, the bill revises the duties of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking. Among other duties, the task force must assess how consumption of illegally tracked wildlife in the United States may be driving illegal wildlife trafficking in such countries. The task force must also identify potential strategies to reduce domestic consumption of illegally trafficked wildlife products. | 2022-02-08T23:16:02Z | |
| 116-hr-5715 | 116 | hr | 5715 | Petfax Act of 2020 | Animals | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] | FL | D | C001111 | 1 | Petfax Act of 2020 This bill generally addresses the sale of animals as pets, including by requiring certain disclosures by a seller to a purchaser, prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts with respect to the sale of an animal as a pet, and restricting the licensing of certain pet dealers. | 2022-02-08T23:17:48Z | |
| 116-s-3196 | 116 | s | 3196 | Bear Protection Act of 2020 | Animals | 2020-01-15 | 2020-01-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] | LA | R | K000393 | 3 | Bear Protection Act of 2020 This bill prohibits a person from knowingly importing, exporting, selling, possessing, transporting, or receiving bear viscera or related products, except for limited acts carried out solely to enforce wildlife protection laws. | 2022-02-08T23:22:53Z | |
| 116-hr-5552 | 116 | hr | 5552 | Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 | Animals | 2020-01-08 | 2020-09-01 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 95 | Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the incidental taking (e.g., capturing or killing) of migratory birds by commercial activities unless the activity is authorized under a permit or is identified as posing de minimis risk to migratory birds. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) must regulate such incidental taking, including by (1) issuing general permits for certain industries, (2) creating a mitigation fee for any incidental taking of migratory birds, and (3) identifying categories of de minimis risk activities that are exempt from liability for the taking of migratory birds. In addition, the FWS must establish and maintain a research program: (1) to evaluate the impacts of commercial activities on birds, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of best management practices and technologies to avoid or minimize such impacts, and (3) to develop new or improved best management practices and technologies. | 2023-01-11T13:45:05Z | |
| 116-hr-5489 | 116 | hr | 5489 | Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act | Animals | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 1 | Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue a permit for the importation of a polar bear part (other than an internal organ) from a bear taken in a sport hunt in Canada to any permit applicant who has submitted proof that the polar bear was (1) legally harvested by the applicant before the May 15, 2008, listing of the polar bear as threatened, and (2) harvested from an approved polar bear population. Interior must issue these permits without regard to limits on importing marine mammals with depleted populations. | 2022-10-28T01:46:16Z | |
| 116-hr-5436 | 116 | hr | 5436 | To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, with respect to enforcement of animal fighting ventures prohibition in the territories, and for other purposes. | Animals | 2019-12-16 | 2020-01-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] | PR | R | G000582 | 0 | This bill delays the implementation of a ban on sponsoring or exhibiting live birds in fighting ventures (e.g., cockfights) in states and U.S. territories and possessions that do not ban such fights. In addition, the Department of Agriculture must analyze the impacts of the ban on U.S. territories and possessions. | 2022-10-28T01:45:55Z | |
| 116-s-2802 | 116 | s | 2802 | Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-11 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate | Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] | WA | D | C000127 | 3 | Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and generally revises the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, including by renaming the program as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program. The bill also establishes the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund for providing emergency financial assistance for certain stranded or entangled marine mammals and otherwise provides support for marine mammals. | 2022-11-01T05:02:36Z | |
| 116-sconres-29 | 116 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade. | Animals | 2019-11-05 | 2019-11-05 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6396) | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 0 | This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade. | 2022-11-01T04:47:39Z | |
| 116-hconres-71 | 116 | hconres | 71 | Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade. | Animals | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] | FL | D | H000324 | 55 | This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade. | 2022-11-01T04:47:42Z | |
| 116-sres-399 | 116 | sres | 399 | A resolution designating November 2, 2019, as "National Bison Day". | Animals | 2019-10-31 | 2019-10-31 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S341-6342) | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 23 | This resolution designates November 2, 2019, as National Bison Day. | 2021-12-29T21:57:42Z | |
| 116-hres-663 | 116 | hres | 663 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2019, to October 31, 2019, as "BatWeek". | Animals | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-18 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8942) | House | Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] | PA | R | T000467 | 1 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of BatWeek and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture. | 2022-11-01T04:47:44Z | |
| 116-hr-4804 | 116 | hr | 4804 | ProTECT Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-10-23 | 2019-11-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 8 | Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act of 2019 or the ProTECT Act of 2019 This bill prohibits taking threatened species within the United States or U.S. territorial seas as trophies or importing such trophies. A trophy is a dead animal, or part of the animal, that was obtained under an authorization issued by a state, foreign government, or private landowner. | 2022-11-01T04:17:45Z | |
| 116-s-2561 | 116 | s | 2561 | Big Cat Public Safety Act | Animals | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 41 | Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats. | 2022-11-01T13:49:47Z | |
| 116-s-2562 | 116 | s | 2562 | Captive Primate Safety Act | Animals | 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 12 | Captive Primate Safety Act This bill revises requirements governing the trade of wildlife species, including to add nonhuman primate species to the list of wildlife species that may not be imported, exported, transported, sold, received, acquired, or purchased in interstate or foreign commerce. | 2022-11-01T13:49:47Z | |
| 116-s-2465 | 116 | s | 2465 | Cormorant Relief Act | Animals | 2019-09-11 | 2019-09-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] | AR | R | C001095 | 1 | Cormorant Relief Act This bill provides statutory authority for certain regulations that allow for the taking of double-crested cormorants (birds) to protect fish at aquaculture facilities and to protect public resources (e.g., fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats). | 2022-11-01T13:50:03Z | |
| 116-s-2453 | 116 | s | 2453 | SAVE Right Whales Act | Animals | 2019-09-10 | 2020-08-13 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 5 | Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 or the SAVE Right Whales Act This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). Specifically, it requires the Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance for projects designed to reduce the lethal or sub-lethal effects of human activities on such whales. In addition, Commerce must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder. | 2023-01-11T13:45:22Z | |
| 116-hr-4211 | 116 | hr | 4211 | Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act | Animals | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] | IL | D | K000391 | 44 | Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act This bill revises the licensing process of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for animal dealers and exhibitors to expand USDA's oversight and enforcement of animal welfare requirements. The bill also authorizes citizen suits to enforce the Animal Welfare Act. Dealers and exhibitors must apply to USDA for licenses or renewal licenses each year. Before issuing or renewing licenses, USDA must conduct unannounced facility inspections. USDA must deny an application for a new license if the applicant fails to meet animal welfare standards during a second inspection, a renewal license if the applicant violates such standards in more than one inspection in the previous two years, or a new or renewal license if the dealer or exhibitor has violated laws relating to animals or if the issuance of the license would facilitate the circumvention of state or local laws that prohibit the private ownership of certain animals. Further, USDA must suspend the licenses of dealers or exhibitors whose violations present a risk to animal welfare. USDA must revoke the licenses if the violations persist or if the licensees commit multiple violations. Dealers and exhibitors with suspended or revoked licenses may not be (1) granted another license, (2) granted another license through another person or entity, or (3) employed by another licensee to work with animals during the period of the suspension or revocation. | 2022-11-01T13:50:08Z | |
| 116-s-2322 | 116 | s | 2322 | AFTER Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-07-30 | 2019-07-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5199) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 10 | Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2019 or the AFTER Act of 2019 This bill requires agencies or instrumentalities operating federal research facilities to promulgate regulations that facilitate and encourage the adoption of animals that are suitable for retirement. | 2022-11-01T13:50:17Z | |
| 116-s-2194 | 116 | s | 2194 | PREDATORS Act | Animals | 2019-07-22 | 2019-07-24 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 3 | Promoting Resourceful and Effective Deterrents Against Threats Or Risks involving Species Act or the PREDATORS Act This bill establishes an annual prize competition for a technological advancement that promotes reducing human and predator animal conflict using nonlethal means, including the application and monitoring of tagging technologies. | 2022-11-01T13:50:30Z | |
| 116-s-2121 | 116 | s | 2121 | Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 3 | Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of exotic or wild animals in performances of a traveling animal act, such as a circus, carnival, or parade. The prohibition does not apply to zoos, aquariums, research facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and other entities. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals. | 2022-11-01T13:50:38Z | |
| 116-hr-3655 | 116 | hr | 3655 | Livestock Protection Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-07-09 | 2019-07-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9] | IN | R | H001074 | 19 | Livestock Protection Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue a permit to a livestock farmer for the taking of black vultures during the calving or lambing season if it protects livestock from damage or loss. A permit holder must annually report to the state enforcement agency each taking of a black vulture. | 2022-11-01T13:50:44Z | |
| 116-hr-3424 | 116 | hr | 3424 | SEA Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-06-21 | 2019-07-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] | LA | R | J000299 | 5 | Streamlining Environmental Approvals Act of 2019 or the SEA Act of 2019 This bill lessens restrictions on taking and importing marine mammals and marine mammal products and also decreases the requirements for obtaining an authorization for incidentally taking marine mammals by harassment. Harassment is an act of pursuit, torment, or annoyance which has the potential to either (1) injure a marine mammal in the wild; or (2) disturb a marine mammal by causing disruption of behavioral patterns, such as migration or breeding. | 2022-11-01T13:50:58Z | |
| 116-sres-257 | 116 | sres | 257 | A resolution designating June 20, 2019, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. | Animals | 2019-06-20 | 2019-06-20 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4178-4179) | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 13 | This resolution designates June 20, 2019, as American Eagle Day and applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. | 2021-12-29T21:57:21Z | |
| 116-sres-251 | 116 | sres | 251 | A resolution recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action. | Animals | 2019-06-13 | 2019-06-13 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S3483) | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 7 | This resolution recognizes 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future. | 2022-11-01T07:02:32Z | |
| 116-hres-421 | 116 | hres | 421 | Recognizing the International Year of the Salmon in 2019 as a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action. | Animals | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 3 | This resolution recognizes the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future. | 2022-11-01T06:32:28Z | |
| 116-hres-418 | 116 | hres | 418 | Expressing support for recognition of June 2019 as National Orca Protection Month. | Animals | 2019-06-03 | 2019-06-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10] | WA | D | H001064 | 5 | This resolution expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. Orcas are commonly known as killer whales. | 2022-11-01T06:17:28Z | |
| 116-hr-2897 | 116 | hr | 2897 | AFTER Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-05-22 | 2019-06-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] | PA | D | B001296 | 75 | Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2019 or the AFTER Act of 2019 This bill requires federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of certain warm-blooded animals (e.g., dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits) with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must (1) no longer be needed for research; (2) be suitable for release; (3) not be birds, rats, or mice. | 2022-11-01T05:47:41Z | |
| 116-hr-2863 | 116 | hr | 2863 | Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act | Animals | 2019-05-21 | 2019-06-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] | AZ | D | G000551 | 65 | Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act This bill prohibits the use of exotic or wild animals in performances of a traveling animal act, such as a circus, carnival, or parade. The prohibition does not apply to zoos, aquariums, research facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and other entities. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals. | 2022-11-01T05:47:43Z | |
| 116-s-1455 | 116 | s | 1455 | Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 4 | Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements concerning the inspection of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and actions for sored horses (e.g., horses suffering from pain when moving due to substances or devices placed on their limbs). Specifically, this bill replaces a requirement for the Department of Agriculture to prescribe regulations governing the appointment of inspectors with a requirement for the Horse Industry Organization, which is established by this bill, to appoint inspectors. | 2022-03-02T16:13:00Z | |
| 116-hr-2685 | 116 | hr | 2685 | Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-05-10 | 2019-06-13 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | V000133 | 9 | Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. | 2022-02-08T23:19:28Z | |
| 116-hr-2532 | 116 | hr | 2532 | Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act | Animals | 2019-05-07 | 2019-06-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] | AZ | D | G000551 | 10 | Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act This bill provides for the management of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) except for grizzly bears that (1) belong to a population that is listed as a threatened or an endangered species; (2) are taken, possessed, or transported in Alaska; or (3) are taken in self-defense or to save the life of another person in immediate danger. The Department of the Interior may issue a permit for taking (e.g., killing, harming, or capturing), possessing, or transporting grizzly bears, or their parts if such taking, possession, or transportation is for purposes of science, exhibition, tribal religion, agricultural protection, or public safety. Such permits must be compatible with the protection of the grizzly bear species or a population of grizzly bears occupying a geographically distinct area. In addition, Interior must establish (1) a Grizzly Bear Scientific Committee, and (2) a grant program for assisting livestock producers with issues of livestock predation. Finally, the bill provides for the reintroduction of grizzly bears on tribal land. | 2022-02-09T02:55:58Z | |
| 116-s-1326 | 116 | s | 1326 | Chronic Wasting Disease Research Act | Animals | 2019-05-06 | 2019-05-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 3 | Chronic Wasting Disease Research Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to award grants for research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations. | 2022-02-08T23:21:44Z | |
| 116-hr-2442 | 116 | hr | 2442 | Puppy Protection Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] | PA | R | F000466 | 197 | Puppy Protection Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care; appropriate and nutritious food; continuous access to potable water; and meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day. The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs. | 2022-08-10T23:29:20Z | |
| 116-hr-2236 | 116 | hr | 2236 | Forage Fish Conservation Act | Animals | 2019-04-10 | 2020-01-14 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] | MI | D | D000624 | 20 | Forage Fish Conservation Act This bill addresses the management and conservation of forage fish. (A forage fish is any fish at a low trophic level that contributes significantly to the diets of other fish, marine mammals, or birds and serves as a conduit for energy transfer to species at a higher trophic level.) The Department of Commerce must establish guidelines to assist regional fishery management councils in (1) developing a list of unmanaged forage fish areas and prohibiting the development of any new forage fish fisheries until the potential impacts of such fisheries have been assessed; and (2)setting annual catch limits for forage fish fisheries that assess, specify, and reduce such limits by the diet needs of other fish species and marine wildlife. The bill adds shad (American shad and hickory shad)and river herring (blueback herring and alewife)to the list of managed stocks for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. | 2022-11-01T19:32:18Z | |
| 116-hr-2245 | 116 | hr | 2245 | CECIL Act | Animals | 2019-04-10 | 2020-12-21 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] | AZ | D | G000551 | 59 | Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large Animal Trophies Act or the CECIL Act This bill addresses international wildlife conservation efforts and trophy hunting. Specifically, this bill restricts the importation of a sport-hunted trophy of a threatened species or endangered species. In addition, the bill abolishes the International Wildlife Conservation Council of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must study the effectiveness of trophy hunting in supporting international wildlife conservation efforts. | 2023-01-11T13:44:08Z | |
| 116-hr-2264 | 116 | hr | 2264 | Bear Protection Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-04-10 | 2020-06-25 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] | CA | D | L000582 | 38 | Bear Protection Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the import, export, and commerce of bear viscera or related products except for limited acts carried out solely to enforce wildlife protection laws. | 2022-11-01T19:32:17Z | |
| 116-hr-2081 | 116 | hr | 2081 | Chronic Wasting Disease Research Act | Animals | 2019-04-04 | 2019-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] | PA | R | T000467 | 11 | Chronic Wasting Disease Research Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to award grants for research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations. | 2022-11-01T19:02:19Z | |
| 116-hr-2099 | 116 | hr | 2099 | Wildlife VET Act | Animals | 2019-04-04 | 2019-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] | FL | D | H000324 | 15 | Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act or the Wildlife VET Act This bill provides grants for veterinarian positions at wildlife or veterinary institutions and provides incentives for students to enroll in wildlife or zoological veterinary medicine programs. Specifically, this bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to award grants to wildlife or veterinary institutions to create additional clinical and research positions for such veterinarians. Interior must establish a program that pays the student loans of graduates and students of institutions that provide doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine or graduate degrees in veterinary medicine. Interior must also establish a program that awards scholarships to students enrolled in an accredited school or college of veterinary medicine. In exchange for the loan payment or scholarship, students must agree to serve for at least four consecutive years at a wildlife or veterinary institution as a wildlife or zoological veterinarian. In addition, Interior must also (1) establish a pilot program to award grants to accredited schools and colleges of veterinary medicine to develop or improve new or existing curricula that specialize in wildlife or zoological veterinary medicine, and (2) award grants to eligible wildlife or veterinary institutions to establish or expand training programs that will enhance the ability of a trainee to practice as a wildlife or zoological veterinarian. | 2022-11-01T19:02:19Z | |
| 116-s-1007 | 116 | s | 1007 | PAST Act | Animals | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] | ID | R | C000880 | 51 | Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 or the PAST Act This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. | 2022-11-01T19:02:22Z | |
| 116-s-1008 | 116 | s | 1008 | Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 4 | Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 This bill addresses the conservation and management of sharks. The bill prohibits the importation into the United States of shark products from a nation that does not have measures to provide for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prohibit shark finning (the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remainder of the shark at sea) that are comparable to those of the United States. The bill includes exceptions to this prohibition for law enforcement, subsistence purposes, education, conservation, or scientific research. The Department of Commerce must certify nations with protections for sharks that are comparable to those of the United States. Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program. (The Seafood Import Monitoring Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements for imported fish or fish products entering U.S. commerce.) | 2022-11-01T19:02:22Z | |
| 116-hr-1919 | 116 | hr | 1919 | Detection, Enhanced Education, and Response Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-03-27 | 2019-08-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] | MS | R | K000388 | 15 | Detection, Enhanced Education, and Response Act of 2019 or the DEER Act This bill addresses chronic wasting disease, which is a transmissible disease that afflicts deer, elk, and moose populations. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support state efforts to develop and implement chronic wasting disease surveillance, testing, management, and response activities. In addition, USDA must (1) establish a multiagency task force to respond to the disease, and (2) award a grant to a land-grant college or university to establish a policy research center for wildlife diseases. | 2022-11-01T18:32:38Z | |
| 116-s-877 | 116 | s | 877 | Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-03-26 | 2019-12-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 46 | Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. | 2022-11-01T18:17:19Z | |
| 116-hr-1776 | 116 | hr | 1776 | Captive Primate Safety Act | Animals | 2019-03-14 | 2020-06-25 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] | OR | D | B000574 | 66 | Captive Primate Safety Act This bill revises requirements governing the trade of wildlife species. Among other things, the bill adds nonhuman primate species to the list of wildlife species that may not be imported, exported, transported, sold, received, acquired, or purchased in interstate or foreign commerce. In addition, the bill revises requirements concerning the persons exempted from the prohibition. | 2022-11-01T18:02:34Z | |
| 116-s-831 | 116 | s | 831 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | Animals | 2019-03-14 | 2019-03-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] | WI | R | J000293 | 3 | This bill addresses the removal of federal protections for the gray wolf (Canis lupus). Specifically, the Department of the Interior must reinstate a rule that removed the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes region from the endangered and threatened species list. The bill exempts the reinstated rule from judicial review. In addition, it exempts from judicial review a reinstated rule that removes the gray wolf in Wyoming from the list. | 2022-11-01T18:02:35Z | |
| 116-hr-1622 | 116 | hr | 1622 | KITTEN Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] | CA | D | P000613 | 74 | Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2019 or the KITTEN Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program. | 2022-11-01T17:17:21Z | |
| 116-s-708 | 116 | s | 708 | KITTEN Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-03-07 | 2019-03-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 3 | Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2019 or the KITTEN Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program. | 2022-11-01T17:17:22Z | |
| 116-hr-1550 | 116 | hr | 1550 | Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act | Animals | 2019-03-06 | 2019-03-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. | House | Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] | WI | D | K000188 | 20 | Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act This bill requires the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Wildlife Services to support state and tribal efforts to address chronic wasting disease. The transmissible disease afflicts deer, elk, and moose populations. The agency must make grants to research centers to support efforts to expand and accelerate applied research on the disease. Land management agencies of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior must work cooperatively with states in researching the disease and implementing state response plans to reduce the spread and prevalence of the disease. | 2022-11-01T17:17:26Z | |
| 116-hr-1568 | 116 | hr | 1568 | SAVE Right Whales Act | Animals | 2019-03-06 | 2019-10-18 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194. | House | Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] | MA | D | M001196 | 53 | Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 or the SAVE Right Whales Act This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). Specifically, it requires the Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance for the conservation of such whales. In addition, Commerce must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder. | 2022-11-01T17:17:26Z | |
| 116-s-689 | 116 | s | 689 | Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act | Animals | 2019-03-06 | 2019-03-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] | MT | D | T000464 | 7 | Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support state and tribal efforts to address chronic wasting disease. The transmissible disease afflicts deer, elk, and moose populations. In addition, USDA must make grants to research centers to support efforts to expand and accelerate applied research on the disease. Land management agencies of the USDA and the Department of the Interior must work cooperatively with states in researching the disease and implementing state management strategies to reduce the spread and prevalence of the disease. | 2022-11-01T17:17:26Z | |
| 116-s-613 | 116 | s | 613 | DEER Act | Animals | 2019-02-28 | 2019-02-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] | MS | R | H001079 | 1 | Detection, Enhanced Education, and Response Act of 2019 or the DEER Act This bill addresses chronic wasting disease, which is a transmissible disease that afflicts deer, elk, and moose populations. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support state efforts to develop and implement chronic wasting disease surveillance, testing, management, and response activities. In addition, USDA must (1) establish a multiagency task force to respond to the disease, and (2) award a grant to a land-grant college or university to establish a policy research center for wildlife diseases. | 2022-11-01T16:47:40Z | |
| 116-sres-91 | 116 | sres | 91 | A resolution designating March 3, 2019, as "World Wildlife Day". | Animals | 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-12 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1800) | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 1 | This resolution designates March 3, 2019, as World Wildlife Day and expresses support for conserving wildlife. | 2022-11-01T16:47:40Z | |
| 116-hr-1380 | 116 | hr | 1380 | Big Cat Public Safety Act | Animals | 2019-02-26 | 2020-12-07 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | House | Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] | IL | D | Q000023 | 230 | Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats. | 2023-01-11T13:44:08Z | |
| 116-hr-1347 | 116 | hr | 1347 | Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act | Animals | 2019-02-25 | 2019-03-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] | WI | D | K000188 | 1 | Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act This bill reauthorizes the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act program through FY2025. | 2022-11-01T16:32:52Z | |
| 116-hr-1305 | 116 | hr | 1305 | Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act | Animals | 2019-02-15 | 2019-10-22 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 29 | Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act This bill authorizes the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, done at Cape Town, South Africa, on February 2, 2001. Specifically, the FWS and the NMFS may take action to protect albatrosses and petrels and their habitats. The bill prohibits the taking of an albatross or petrel without a permit, authorization, or exemption.The FWS, in consultation with the NMFS, may authorize the taking of an albatross or petrel under exceptional circumstances or incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The bill gives the FWS, the NMFS, and the Coast Guard authority to enforce this bill. Finally, the bill authorizes cooperation with other countries to achieve and maintain a favorable conservation status of albatrosses and petrels. | 2022-11-01T16:32:54Z | |
| 116-hr-1242 | 116 | hr | 1242 | Cormorant Relief Act | Animals | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] | MI | R | B001301 | 1 | Cormorant Relief Act This bill provides statutory authority for certain regulations that allow for the taking of double-crested cormorants (birds) to protect fish at aquaculture facilities and to protect public resources (e.g., fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats). | 2022-11-01T16:17:43Z | |
| 116-hres-135 | 116 | hres | 135 | Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day. | Animals | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] | CA | D | P000608 | 12 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes. | 2022-11-01T16:17:45Z | |
| 116-hr-1157 | 116 | hr | 1157 | Horse Protection Amendments Act | Animals | 2019-02-13 | 2019-02-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. | House | Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] | TN | R | D000616 | 13 | Horse Protection Amendments Act This bill addresses the protection of horses. Specifically, the bill replaces the Designated Qualified Persons program responsible for inspecting horses for soring with a new inspection system. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. The Department of Agriculture must establish a single Horse Industry Organization (HIO) in order to establish a formal affiliation with the management of each horse sale, horse exhibition, and horse sale or auction, and appoint inspectors to conduct inspections. The Commissioners of Agriculture for Tennessee and Kentucky must appoint individuals to the HIO. Those individuals must appoint individuals representing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. | 2022-11-01T16:02:56Z | |
| 116-hr-1189 | 116 | hr | 1189 | To repeal section 12616 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and for other purposes. | Animals | 2019-02-13 | 2019-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] | PR | R | G000582 | 4 | This bill repeals a ban on sponsoring or exhibiting live birds in fighting ventures (e.g., cockfights) in states that do not ban such fights. | 2022-11-01T16:17:47Z | |
| 116-hr-1209 | 116 | hr | 1209 | HEARTS Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-02-13 | 2019-02-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] | CA | D | R000486 | 16 | Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2019 or the HEARTS Act of 2019 This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to promote nonanimal research methods. Specifically, NIH must (1) provide incentives for nonanimal research and (2) require the evaluation of viable nonanimal methods before approving animal-based research. Additionally, NIH applications for research grants must include (1) harm-benefit analyses for animal-based research proposals and (2) assurance that nonanimal methods for such research are not available. | 2022-11-01T16:17:46Z | |
| 116-hr-1042 | 116 | hr | 1042 | PREPARED Act | Animals | 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] | NV | D | T000468 | 222 | Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters Act or the PREPARED Act This bill establishes requirements governing the care of animals by entities, such as zoos, in emergencies or disasters. Specifically, the bill requires each research facility, dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, and carrier to develop and follow a contingency plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster. | 2022-11-01T15:47:47Z | |
| 116-s-382 | 116 | s | 382 | Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act | Animals | 2019-02-07 | 2019-02-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1135-1136) | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 31 | Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act This bill requires the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the U.S. Geological Survey to contract the National Academy of Sciences to study the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of deer, elk, reindeer, and moose populations in the United States. | 2022-11-01T15:47:45Z | |
| 116-hr-1002 | 116 | hr | 1002 | WOOF! Act | Animals | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] | PA | R | F000466 | 224 | Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 or the WOOF! Act This bill establishes requirements to protect dogs from dog dealers who have had their licenses suspended or revoked in the last 10 years and certain individuals connected to such dog dealers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from licensing such a dealer if the license is for operating a facility that the dealer previously used for dogs. Further, for such a facility, USDA may not license (1) the dealer's immediate family members, (2) persons who reside at the same address as the dealer, or (3) certain legal entities where the dealer holds an ownership interest. | 2022-11-01T15:32:53Z | |
| 116-s-310 | 116 | s | 310 | Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act | Animals | 2019-01-31 | 2019-03-14 | By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-9. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 10 | Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act This bill reauthorizes the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act program through FY2024. | 2022-11-01T15:32:56Z | |
| 116-hr-864 | 116 | hr | 864 | Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-01-30 | 2019-03-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] | CA | D | G000559 | 86 | Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 This bill supports wildlife conservation and addresses wildlife trafficking. Specifically, it reclassifies certain wildlife-trafficking offenses and illegal fishing violations as violations of federal racketeering or other laws concerning transnational criminal organizations. The bill also expands federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife). The bill sets forth requirements to provide awards to whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws. In addition, the Fish and Wildlife Service must carry out the International Wildlife Conservation Program to implement global habitat and conservation initiatives; address global conservation threats; combat wildlife trafficking, poaching, and trade in illegal wildlife products; and carry out international wildlife conservation and habitat activities authorized by federal law. Revenue generated from fines, penalties, or forfeitures of property or assets for certain wildlife and fishing violations may be used for a variety of animal conservation funds. | 2022-11-01T15:17:48Z | |
| 116-hr-872 | 116 | hr | 872 | WILD Act | Animals | 2019-01-30 | 2019-02-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 31 | Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act or the WILD Act This bill reauthorizes and revises several wildlife conservation programs, establishes requirements for invasive species management, and requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to establish certain prize competitions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 (1) the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program; and (2) accounts under the Multinational Species Conservation Fund for the protection of African elephants, Asian elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, and great apes. The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund, including to expand the fund to include funding for the conservation of tortoises and freshwater turtles. In addition, the bill requires certain federal agencies to (1) control and manage invasive species, and (2) develop strategic plans for implementing invasive species programs designed to achieve substantive annual net reductions of invasive species populations or infested acreage on land or water. Finally, the USFWS must establish Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prizes to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the USFWS with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, promotion of wildlife conservation, management of invasive species, protection of endangered species, and nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. | 2022-11-01T15:17:48Z | |
| 116-hr-837 | 116 | hr | 837 | Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act | Animals | 2019-01-29 | 2019-02-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] | LA | R | A000374 | 32 | Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act This bill requires the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the U.S. Geological Survey to contract the National Academy of Sciences to study the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of deer, elk, reindeer, and moose populations in the United States. | 2022-11-01T15:02:55Z | |
| 116-s-268 | 116 | s | 268 | WILD Act | Animals | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-26 | By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-18. | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 5 | Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act or the WILD Act This bill reauthorizes and revises several wildlife conservation programs, establishes requirements for invasive species management, and requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to establish certain prize competitions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 (1) the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program; and (2) accounts under the Multinational Species Conservation Fund for the protection of African elephants, Asian elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, and great apes. The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund, including to expand the fund to include funding for the conservation of tortoises and freshwater turtles. In addition, the bill requires certain federal agencies to (1) control and manage invasive species, and (2) develop strategic plans for implementing invasive species programs designed to achieve substantive annual net reductions of invasive species populations or infested acreage on land or water. Finally, the USFWS must establish Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prizes to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the USFWS with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, promotion of wildlife conservation, management of invasive species, protection of endangered species, and nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. | 2022-11-01T15:32:56Z | |
| 116-hr-742 | 116 | hr | 742 | Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act | Animals | 2019-01-24 | 2019-02-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] | UT | R | B001250 | 0 | Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act This bill revises requirements for hunting migratory birds. Specifically, the bill establishes January 31 of each year as the closing date of the hunting season for ducks, mergansers, and coots. In addition, states may add 2 hunting days within 14 days of the hunting season for those birds for youths, veterans, and members of the Armed Forces on active duty. | 2022-11-01T14:47:40Z | |
| 116-hr-788 | 116 | hr | 788 | Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act | Animals | 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] | FL | R | W000806 | 23 | Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2019 This bill revises provisions regarding shark conservation and fishery management. The bill requires any country that seeks to import shark products into the United States to obtain a certification from the Department of Commerce that the country has a regulatory program in effect to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, including measures to prohibit the removal of any of the fins of a shark (including the tail). Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.) | 2022-11-01T14:47:41Z | |
| 116-hr-737 | 116 | hr | 737 | Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-01-23 | 2019-11-21 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] | MP | D | S001177 | 287 | Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.) The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Department of Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program. | 2022-11-01T14:47:42Z | |
| 116-hr-693 | 116 | hr | 693 | PAST Act | Animals | 2019-01-22 | 2019-07-29 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] | OR | D | S001180 | 307 | U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019 or the PAST Act This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must license, train, assign, and oversee persons for hire by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions to detect and diagnose sore horses. A license may not be issued to a person with conflicts of interest, and USDA must give preference to veterinarians. USDA may revoke a license for unsatisfactory performance. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. USDA may disqualify (1) violators from specified activities related to horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions; and (2) a horse that is sore from being shown or exhibited. | 2022-11-01T14:32:41Z | |
| 116-hr-689 | 116 | hr | 689 | Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-01-18 | 2019-02-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. | House | Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] | PA | D | D000482 | 37 | Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements concerning the sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities. Specifically, the bill revises the list of permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations. | 2023-02-08T18:45:47Z | |
| 116-hr-614 | 116 | hr | 614 | Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019 | Animals | 2019-01-16 | 2019-02-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] | CA | D | L000582 | 0 | Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts.A person may possess a shark part that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. | 2022-11-01T14:17:29Z | |
| 116-hres-34 | 116 | hres | 34 | Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of adoption and to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States. | Animals | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | N000188 | 13 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering. | 2022-11-01T13:49:22Z |
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