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| 93-s-4238 | 93 | s | 4238 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-12-13 | 1974-12-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 21 | Prohibits the breeding, training, and interstate shipment of dogs intended to be used in dogfights for the purposes of sport, wagering or entertainment. Prohibits the manufacture, sale or movement of equipment to be used in shows involving dogfights, and the providing of facilities for such shows. Forbids the use of the Postal Service, telephone, telegraph, radio, and television for the purpose of promoting such shows. Provides a fine of not more than $25,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, and forfeiture of dogs and equipment involved, for violation of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48). | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hr-17611 | 93 | hr | 17611 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-12-11 | 1974-12-11 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] | FL | R | F000381 | 0 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specified animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Makes it unlawful to transport in interstate or foreign commerce any live dog or animal trained to participate in dog or animal fighting ventures. | 2025-09-03T12:50:27Z | |
| 93-hr-17551 | 93 | hr | 17551 | A bill to prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-12-03 | 1974-12-03 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13] | NJ | R | M000121 | 2 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:39:20Z | |
| 93-hr-17434 | 93 | hr | 17434 | National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act Amendments of 1974 | Animals | 1974-11-18 | 1974-12-03 | Public law 93-509. | House | Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3] | MO | D | S001057 | 13 | National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act Amendments - Requires the payment of the fair market value of rights-of-way or other interests granted in wildlife refuges by the Secretary of the Interior. Provides that the sums received, after payment of expenses, shall be deposited in the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 668dd(d); 715s(e). | 2024-08-01T18:39:14Z | |
| 93-hr-17388 | 93 | hr | 17388 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act | Animals | 1974-10-16 | 1974-10-16 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7] | WA | D | A000031 | 0 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show, or other activity involving a fight between animals, including animals which were captured, bred, or trained for such purpose, is cruel and inhumane treatment of such animals. Makes specified acts unlawful, including for any person to: (1) capture, breed, or train, for sale or movement in commerce, any animal for use in any show or other activity involving a fight between such animal and any other animal for the purpose of sport, wagering, or entertainment; (2) manufacture for sale or movement in commerce any device or equipment for use in any show, or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals; or (3) promote, or participate in, for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals, if any one or more of such animals, or any equipment or devices used in connection therewith, was moved in commerce. Provides that any person guilty of violating any provision of this Act or any regulation issued under this Act shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both. | 2025-09-03T12:50:19Z | |
| 93-hr-17376 | 93 | hr | 17376 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-15 | 1974-10-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13] | NJ | R | M000121 | 1 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:39:12Z | |
| 93-hr-17325 | 93 | hr | 17325 | A bill to amend the Act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 1 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:39:14Z | |
| 93-hr-17233 | 93 | hr | 17233 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13] | NJ | R | M000121 | 1 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:39:04Z | |
| 93-hr-17260 | 93 | hr | 17260 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Clark, Frank M. [D-PA-25] | PA | D | C000431 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:39:04Z | |
| 93-hr-17274 | 93 | hr | 17274 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 5 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:39:06Z | |
| 93-s-4128 | 93 | s | 4128 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. | Animals | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | Allows the Secretary of Commerce to grant exemption, under such terms as he may prescribe, to the Endangered Species Act to allow possession and sale of bones and teeth of marine mammals of the order cetacea, which were lawfully held within the United States on December 21, 1972. Provides that in actions brought for specified violations of the Endangered Species Act there shall be a rebuttable presumption that such exemption does not apply, and that any person claiming the benefit of such exemption shall have the burden of overcoming the presumption. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1539) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hr-17216 | 93 | hr | 17216 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-09 | 1974-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13] | NJ | R | M000121 | 21 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:39:04Z | |
| 93-hr-17150 | 93 | hr | 17150 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for the purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-08 | 1974-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] | MA | R | H000440 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:39:05Z | |
| 93-hr-17151 | 93 | hr | 17151 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-10-08 | 1974-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] | MA | R | H000440 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:38:57Z | |
| 93-hr-17097 | 93 | hr | 17097 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-10-07 | 1974-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Hanrahan, Robert P. [R-IL-3] | IL | R | H000168 | 0 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specified animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of such provisions. Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor, attend, deliver to, receive for, or use the mail services for, a dog or animal fighting venture as a result of engaging in interstate or foreign commerce. Imposes criminal penalties for first and second violations of such provisions. | 2025-09-03T12:50:05Z | |
| 93-hr-17100 | 93 | hr | 17100 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-07 | 1974-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 1 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:38:57Z | |
| 93-hr-17055 | 93 | hr | 17055 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-03 | 1974-10-03 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 1 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:38:57Z | |
| 93-hr-17083 | 93 | hr | 17083 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act | Animals | 1974-10-03 | 1974-10-03 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show, or other activity involving a fight between animals, including animals which were captured, bred, or trained for such purpose, is cruel and inhumane treatment of such animals. Makes specified acts unlawful, including for any person to: (1) capture, breed, or train, for sale or movement in commerce, any animal for use in any show or other activity involving a fight between such animal and any other animal for the purpose of sport, wagering, or entertainment; (2) manufacture for sale or movement in commerce any device or equipment for use in any show, or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals; or (3) promote, or participate in, for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals, if any one or more of such animals, or any equipment or devices used in connection therewith, was moved in commerce. Provides that any person guilty of violating any provision of this Act or any regulation issued under this Act shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both. | 2025-09-03T12:50:05Z | |
| 93-hr-16993 | 93 | hr | 16993 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19] | MI | R | B000890 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:56Z | |
| 93-hr-17006 | 93 | hr | 17006 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the Shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 7 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:38:57Z | |
| 93-hr-17016 | 93 | hr | 17016 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 0 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specified animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Makes it unlawful to transport in interstate or foreign commerce any live dog or animal trained to participate in dog or animal fighting ventures. | 2025-09-03T12:50:05Z | |
| 93-hr-17031 | 93 | hr | 17031 | A bill to amend the Duck Stamp Act with respect to the treatment of moneys received from sale of migratory-bird hunting stamps. | Animals | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | States that all moneys received from the sale of stamps, under the Duck Stamp Act, shall be available until expended, and no action of any kind may be taken to withhold, delay or otherwise preclude the obligation or expenditure of such moneys except to the extent specifically authorized or required by law on the basis of circumstances or considerations having particular application to such moneys. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 718(d)) | 2024-08-01T18:38:56Z | |
| 93-hr-16936 | 93 | hr | 16936 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 24 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:38:50Z | |
| 93-hr-16937 | 93 | hr | 16937 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 12 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:38:50Z | |
| 93-s-4064 | 93 | s | 4064 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 2 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specific animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:53:19Z | |
| 93-s-4065 | 93 | s | 4065 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act | Animals | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 3 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that the practice of promoting for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show, or other activity involving a fight between animals, including animals which were captured, bred, or trained for such purpose, is cruel and inhumane treatment of such animal. Makes specified acts unlawful, including for any person to: (1) capture, breed, or train, for sale or movement in commerce, any animal for use in any show or other activity involving a fight between such animal and any other animal for the purpose of sport, wagering, or entertainment; (2) manufacture for sale or movement in commerce any device or equipment for use in any show or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals; or (3) promote or participate in, for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals, if any one or more of such animals, if any one or more of such animals, or any equipment or devices used in connection therewith, was moved in commerce. Provides that any person guilty of violating any provision of this Act or any regulation issued under this Act shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. | 2025-09-03T12:53:20Z | |
| 93-hr-16882 | 93 | hr | 16882 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16886 | 93 | hr | 16886 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] | FL | R | Y000031 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16888 | 93 | hr | 16888 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4] | OH | R | G000537 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16891 | 93 | hr | 16891 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16799 | 93 | hr | 16799 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purpose of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-23 | 1974-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Maraziti, Joseph J. [R-NJ-13] | NJ | R | M000121 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:41Z | |
| 93-hr-16738 | 93 | hr | 16738 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-09-19 | 1974-09-19 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 0 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specified animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Makes it unlawful to transport in interstate or foreign commerce any live dog or animal trained to participate in dog or animal fighting ventures. | 2025-09-03T12:49:53Z | |
| 93-hr-16759 | 93 | hr | 16759 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-19 | 1974-09-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23] | NY | R | P000280 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:41Z | |
| 93-hr-16777 | 93 | hr | 16777 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the issuance of general permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-09-19 | 1974-09-19 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] | FL | R | Y000031 | 0 | Prohibits, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the issuance of general permits which authorize the taking (whether incidental or otherwise) of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | 2024-08-01T18:38:47Z | |
| 93-hr-16715 | 93 | hr | 16715 | A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-18 | 1974-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. | 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z | |
| 93-hr-16693 | 93 | hr | 16693 | A bill to provide additional funds to the States for carrying out wildlife restoration projects and programs, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-09-17 | 1974-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] | MN | D | K000014 | 1 | Title I: Wildlife Restoration Fund - Provides that one-half of the revenues accruing to the Wildlife Restoration Fund for each fiscal year from any tax imposed on firearms shall be apportioned to the States to pay up to seventy-five percent of the cost of a hunter education program, or a public target range program, or both. Provides that unexpended funds available to the State under this Act may be used to carry out the provisions of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. Title II: Tax on Sale of Component Parts of Firearms Ammunition - Imposes a tax on the component parts of ammunition for firearms. | 2024-08-01T18:38:40Z | |
| 93-hr-16649 | 93 | hr | 16649 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-12 | 1974-09-12 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] | ME | D | K000356 | 0 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2024-08-01T18:38:40Z | |
| 93-s-3985 | 93 | s | 3985 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-11 | 1974-09-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 24 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hr-16571 | 93 | hr | 16571 | A bill to provide for the transfer of certain funds to the State of Montana for the purpose of acquiring wildlife migration lands, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-08-22 | 1974-08-22 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Shoup, Dick [R-MT-1] | MT | R | S000383 | 0 | Provides for the transfer of up to $2,000,000 to the State of Montana for the purpose of acquiring wildlife mitigation lands. | 2024-08-01T18:38:37Z | |
| 93-hr-16458 | 93 | hr | 16458 | A bill to establish a Federal Zoo Accreditation Board in order to insure that zoos and other animal display facilities maintain minimum standards of care for animal inventories, to provide technical and financial assistance to zoos. | Animals | 1974-08-19 | 1974-08-19 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 4 | Title I: Federal Zoo Accreditation Board - Establishes the Federal Zoo Accreditation Board as an independent establishment in the executive branch and specifies the membership of such Board. Requires the Board to establish a Committee of Advisers on Veterinary Science to consult with the Board with respect to standards or accreditations proposed, established, or revised pursuant to this Act. Title II: Accreditation of Regulated Zoos - Provides that the Board shall establish classification categories and operating standards for zoological facilities subject to this Act. States that the operating standards prescribed pursuant to this Act for each category of facilities subject to this Act shall set forth: (1) the minimum space and accommodations necessary to effect acceptable natural or pseudonatural behavioral adaptation for each species exhibited; (2) the minimum staff of both professional and nonprofessional personnel required to provide for the proper maintenance of the animal inventory; (3) the minimum educational and training requirements for professional and paraprofessional staff personnel; and (4) the recordkeeping and data collection requirements with respect to the animal inventory. States that, if the Board determines on the record after opportunity for agency hearing by the Board that any regulated zoo which applies for accreditation meets the operating standards with respect to the category to which such establishment is classified, the Board shall accredit such establishment; or substantitally meets such operating standards, the Board may provisionally accredit such zoo. Provides that any provisional accreditation granted by the Board shall specify: (1) those operating standards with which the regulated zoo concerned is not in full compliance; (2) what actions such regulated zoo must take in order to achieve full compliance; and (3) those periods of time within which such action must be taken. States that the Board shall revoke the accreditation or provisional accreditation of any regulated zoo if… | 2024-08-01T18:38:31Z | |
| 93-hr-16400 | 93 | hr | 16400 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-08-13 | 1974-08-13 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 1 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-16401 | 93 | hr | 16401 | A bill to amend the Federal law relating to the care and treatment of animals to broaden the categories of persons regulated under such law, to assure that birds in pet stores and zoos are protected, and to increase protection for animals in transit. | Animals | 1974-08-13 | 1974-08-13 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 0 | Extends the provisions of existing law relating to the care and treatment of animals to cover common carriers and retail pet stores, and to cover any bird when used in connection with a retail pet store. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2132(f) (g)). Provides that the standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture under such provisions of law for the humane treatment of animals shall apply with respect to the facilities of any person licensed under such provisions of law and also to terminal facilities used by any common carrier licensed thereunder. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2143). | 2024-08-01T18:38:25Z | |
| 93-hr-16352 | 93 | hr | 16352 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the intentional killing or injuring of marine mammals pursuant to permits authorizing the taking of such mammals incident to commercial fishing operation, to extend the authorizations for commercial fisheries gear development for 2 years. | Animals | 1974-08-08 | 1974-08-08 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] | FL | D | R000401 | 0 | Prohibits, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the intentional killing or injuring of marine mammals pursuant to permits authorizing the taking of such mammals incident to commercial fishing operation. Extends the authorizations for commercial fisheries gear development for two years. | 2024-08-01T18:38:24Z | |
| 93-hr-16300 | 93 | hr | 16300 | A bill to amend the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 relating to the incidental taking of marine mammals in the course of commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1974-08-06 | 1974-08-06 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-40] | CA | R | W000610 | 2 | Permits the taking, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, of marine mammals incidental to the course of commercial fishing operations for a limited period following the enactment of such Act. Provides for the issuance of permits to allow the incidental taking of such mammals, subject to specified regulations. | 2024-08-01T18:38:24Z | |
| 93-hr-16238 | 93 | hr | 16238 | A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the possession by taxidermists of certain migratory birds, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-08-01 | 1974-08-01 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Waggonner, Joe D., Jr. [D-LA-4] | LA | D | W000018 | 0 | Permits, under the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the possession by taxidermists of migratory birds. | 2024-08-01T18:38:24Z | |
| 93-sconres-105 | 93 | sconres | 105 | A concurrent resolution relating to the return of Smokey Bear to Capitan, N. Mex. | Animals | 1974-07-31 | 1974-07-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Montoya, Joseph M. [D-NM] | NM | D | M000876 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Smokey Bear shall be returned on his death to his place of birth, Captan, New Mexico. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 93-hr-16070 | 93 | hr | 16070 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to regulate the transportation of horses in commerce. | Animals | 1974-07-23 | 1974-07-23 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. McEwen, Robert C. [R-NY-30] | NY | R | M000433 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to regulate the transportation of horses in commerce, in order to insure that horses are provided with humane treatment and care. Sets forth criminal penalties for anyone violating the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:38:17Z | |
| 93-hr-16079 | 93 | hr | 16079 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. | Animals | 1974-07-23 | 1974-07-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 0 | Provides, under the Endangered Species Act, that specified prohibited acts shall not apply with respcet to any marine mammal taken or imported before December 21, 1972. | 2024-08-01T18:38:09Z | |
| 93-hr-16043 | 93 | hr | 16043 | A bill to amend the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 relating to the incidental taking of marine mammals in the course of commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1974-07-22 | 1974-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-40] | CA | R | W000610 | 0 | Permits the taking, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, of marine mammals incidental to the course of commercial fishing operations for a limited period following the enactment of such Act. Provides for the issuance of permits to allow the incidental taking of such mammals, subject to specified regulations. | 2024-08-01T18:38:08Z | |
| 93-hr-15967 | 93 | hr | 15967 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the issuance of general permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-07-17 | 1974-07-17 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] | FL | R | F000381 | 5 | Prohibits, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the issuance of general permits which authorize the taking (whether incidental or otherwise) of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | 2024-08-01T18:38:07Z | |
| 93-hconres-564 | 93 | hconres | 564 | Concurrent resolution to declare the sense of Congress that Smokey Bear shall be returned on his death to his place of birth, Capitan, N. Mex. | Animals | 1974-07-16 | 1974-09-05 | Measure passed Senate. | House | Rep. Runnels, Harold L. [D-NM-2] | NM | D | R000510 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Smokey Bear shall be returned on his death to his place of birth, Capitan, New Mexico. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 93-hr-15856 | 93 | hr | 15856 | National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act | Animals | 1974-07-11 | 1974-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 2 | National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act - Title I: National Wildlife Refuge System - Defines the terms used in this Act. States the findings and policy of Congress with regard to maintaining for the American people an enduring wildlife heritage. Establishes a National Wildlife Refuge System and classifies component units into the following areas: (1) National Wildlife Refuge; (2) National Wildlife Area; (3) National Wildland; (4) National Waterfowl Production Area; (5) National Marine and Estuarine area; and (6) National Urban Wildlife Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to undertake a continuing review of all estuaries and coastal and marine waters and lands which should be recommended to Congress for inclusion within the System; and (2) to review every roadless area of 5,000 or more contiguous areas for possible preservation as wilderness areas. Provides for the establishment of 30 specified national wildlife refuges and wildlands in the State of Alaska. Provides for the administration of the System, empowering the Secretary to acquire lands, accept donations, and enter into contracts. Enumerates additional powers and responsibilities of the Secretary under this Act. Sets restrictions on the disposal of lands within the System and enumerates the procedures for any such disposal. Requires the Secretary to implement a systematic program for the development and maintenance of plans to guide the administration and management of the System. Imposes penalties for violations of this Act. Title II: Administrative and Temporary Provisions - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1965. Provides for a review of, and the making of recommendations regarding inclusion of lands, in the System. | 2025-09-03T12:49:24Z | |
| 93-hr-15893 | 93 | hr | 15893 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. | Animals | 1974-07-11 | 1974-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 0 | States that actions prohibited under the Endangered Species Act shall not apply to fish or wildlife held in captivity if not held for purposes contrary to such Act. Provides that such exception shall not apply to any fish or wildlife held in the course of commercial activity except with respect to parts and products of fish or wildlife actually taken prior to the effective date of such Act. | 2024-08-01T18:38:00Z | |
| 93-s-3751 | 93 | s | 3751 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. | Animals | 1974-07-11 | 1974-07-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | States that actions prohibited under the Endangered Species Act shall not apply to fish or wildlife held in captivity if not held for purposes contrary to such Act. Provides that such exception shall not apply to any fish or wildlife held in the course of commercial activity except with respect to parts and products of fish or wildlife actually taken prior to the effective date of such Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hconres-560 | 93 | hconres | 560 | Concurrent resolution to declare the sense of Congress that Smoky Bear shall be returned on his death to his place of birth, Capitan, N. Mexico. | Animals | 1974-07-10 | 1974-07-10 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Runnels, Harold L. [D-NM-2] | NM | D | R000510 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that when Smokey the Bear goes to that great honey tree in the sky it is just and fitting that he shall be returned home to his place of birth, Capitan, New Mexico, for proper burial and a permanent memorial among the cool green mountains where he was born. | 2024-08-01T18:26:24Z | |
| 93-hr-15843 | 93 | hr | 15843 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-07-10 | 1974-07-10 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 0 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specified animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:49:24Z | |
| 93-hr-15801 | 93 | hr | 15801 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-07-09 | 1974-07-09 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 2 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15810 | 93 | hr | 15810 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the intentional killing or injuring of porpoises, manatees, and other marine mammals pursuant to permits authorizing the taking of such mammals incident to commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1974-07-09 | 1974-07-09 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] | FL | D | R000401 | 0 | 2024-08-01T18:38:00Z | ||
| 93-hr-15702 | 93 | hr | 15702 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-28 | 1974-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | H000465 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15676 | 93 | hr | 15676 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-27 | 1974-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 2 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15586 | 93 | hr | 15586 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-25 | 1974-06-25 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 22 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15588 | 93 | hr | 15588 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-25 | 1974-06-25 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 13 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15547 | 93 | hr | 15547 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-21 | 1974-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Biester, Edward G., Jr. [R-PA-8] | PA | R | B000451 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15548 | 93 | hr | 15548 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-06-21 | 1974-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2] | MI | R | E000213 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:37:46Z | |
| 93-hr-15549 | 93 | hr | 15549 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the issuance of general permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1974-06-21 | 1974-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | Prohibits, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the issuance of general permits which authorize the taking (whether incidental or otherwise) of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | 2024-08-01T18:37:51Z | |
| 93-hr-15509 | 93 | hr | 15509 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-20 | 1974-06-20 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Burke, J. Herbert [R-FL-12] | FL | R | B001091 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15541 | 93 | hr | 15541 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-20 | 1974-06-20 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Tiernan, Robert O. [D-RI-2] | RI | D | T000265 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15489 | 93 | hr | 15489 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or medical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-19 | 1974-06-19 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15437 | 93 | hr | 15437 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-18 | 1974-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Eshleman, Edwin D. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | E000214 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15438 | 93 | hr | 15438 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-18 | 1974-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15445 | 93 | hr | 15445 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-18 | 1974-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] | NJ | D | M000796 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15459 | 93 | hr | 15459 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the issuance of general permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-06-18 | 1974-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] | FL | R | F000381 | 24 | Prohibits, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the issuance of general permits which authorize the taking (whether incidental or otherwise) of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | 2024-08-01T18:37:45Z | |
| 93-hr-15339 | 93 | hr | 15339 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-06-12 | 1974-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Goodling, George A. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000290 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-15273 | 93 | hr | 15273 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the issuance of general permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1974-06-06 | 1974-06-06 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] | FL | R | F000381 | 0 | Prohibits, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the issuance of general permits which authorize the taking (whether incidental or otherwise) of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing operations. | 2024-08-01T18:37:39Z | |
| 93-hr-15279 | 93 | hr | 15279 | A bill to prohibit the use of appropriated funds for the purposes of carrying out research, testing, and/or evaluation of poisonous chemicals, biological, or chemical warfare agents upon dogs. | Animals | 1974-06-06 | 1974-06-06 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Johnson, Albert W. [R-PA-23] | PA | R | J000115 | 0 | Prohibits the use of funds appropriated by any Act for the purpose of carrying out research, testing, and/or evaluation of poisonous gases, radioactive materials, poisonous chemicals, biological, or chemical warfare agents upon dogs. | 2024-08-01T18:37:43Z | |
| 93-s-3559 | 93 | s | 3559 | A bill to prohibit the use of dogs in research and experiments conducted by departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States when such use is likely to result in needless or excessive suffering by such dogs. | Animals | 1974-05-31 | 1974-05-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Prohibits the use of dogs in research and experiments conducted by departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States when such use is likely to result in needless or excessive suffering by such dogs. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hr-15082 | 93 | hr | 15082 | A bill to prohibit the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | Animals | 1974-05-30 | 1974-05-30 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 93-hr-14991 | 93 | hr | 14991 | A bill to provide assistance to zoos and aquariums, to establish standards of accreditation for such facilities, and to establish a Federal Zoological and Aquarium Board, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-05-23 | 1974-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Clancy, Donald D. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | C000409 | 0 | Creates, as an independent agency in the executive branch, the Federal Zoological and Aquarium Board. States that the Board shall consist of fifteen members to be chosen by the President from specified agencies and associations, the Director of the National Zoological Park, and the Comptroller General of the United States. States that the Board shall establish standards for the national accreditation of zoos and aquariums. Authorizes the Board to provide technical and financial assistance, including loans the aggregate value of which shall not exceed $25,000,000, to aid any zoo or aquarium in complying with such accreditation standards. Authorizes the Board to make grants to any nonprofit zoo or aquarium, agency, or organization for humane research and pilot projects which would serve as models for zoos or aquariums, and for the establishment of survival centers for the breeding, care and perpetuation of endangered species. | 2024-08-01T18:37:27Z | |
| 93-hjres-1002 | 93 | hjres | 1002 | Joint resolution to protect whales and certain other living marine sources. | Animals | 1974-05-07 | 1974-05-07 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-28] | CA | R | B000330 | 1 | States that Congress hereby expresses its grave concern with respect to the actions of Japan and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics which violate the spirit and intent of the agreements of the International Whaling Commission which would cause further depletion of whales, a valuable marine resource; and violate the treaty provisions concerning salmon and conservation recommendations on halibut adopted by international commissions. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to determine and report to the Congress what action can be taken to promote international compliance with conservation measures agreed to by the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, the First Session of the United Nations Governing Council for Environmental Programs, the International Whaling Commission, or contained in the marine and fishery treaties, conventions, and international agreements to which the United States is a party, to include but not be limited to: (1) a determination whether the provisions of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 should now be invoked, the extent to which it should be invoked, and whether it should be amended to include products in addition to fisheries products; (2) a study of what other unilateral steps or international measures can be taken to promote the objectives of this joint resolution, including bilateral talks with the Soviet Union, Japan, and other nations party to the international understandings and agreements referred to above; and (3) an examination of trade agreements with Japan and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in the light of the objectives of this joint resolution. | 2024-08-01T18:27:48Z | |
| 93-hr-14612 | 93 | hr | 14612 | A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to guarantee a trial by jury for any person charged with a violation of the provisions of that act. | Animals | 1974-05-07 | 1974-05-07 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 0 | Grants a trial by jury to any person charged with a violation of the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. | 2024-08-01T18:37:12Z | |
| 93-hr-14420 | 93 | hr | 14420 | A bill to amend the Duck Stamp Act with respect to the treatment of moneys received from the sale of migratory-bird hunting stamps, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-04-25 | 1974-04-25 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | States that all moneys received from the sale of stamps, under the Duck Stamp Act, shall be available until expended, and no action of any kind may be taken to withhold, delay or otherwise preclude the obligation or expenditure of such moneys except to the extent specifically authorized or required by law on the basis of circumstances or considerations having particular application to such moneys. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 718(d)) | 2024-08-01T18:37:06Z | |
| 93-hr-14169 | 93 | hr | 14169 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-04-10 | 1974-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:55Z | |
| 93-hr-14197 | 93 | hr | 14197 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-04-10 | 1974-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | A000189 | 20 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:55Z | |
| 93-hr-14198 | 93 | hr | 14198 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-04-10 | 1974-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | A000189 | 11 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:55Z | |
| 93-hr-14075 | 93 | hr | 14075 | A bill to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue regulations prohibiting the use by any private organization transporting certain animals in interstate commerce of arrangement and procedures providing for collection of animal transportation costs on delivery of the animals, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-04-09 | 1974-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] | NC | D | R000436 | 0 | Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue regulations prohibiting the transporting of any dog, cat, monkey, rabbit, or bird in interstate commerce when the cost of such transporting is paid and collected on delivery. Imposes criminal penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and/or one year in jail for violations of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:49Z | |
| 93-hr-13966 | 93 | hr | 13966 | A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to guarantee a trial by jury for any person charged with a violation of the provisions of that act. | Animals | 1974-04-04 | 1974-04-04 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] | TX | R | A000215 | 0 | Grants a trial by jury to any person charged with a violation of the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:47Z | |
| 93-hr-13862 | 93 | hr | 13862 | A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to guarantee a trial by jury for any person charged with a violation of the provisions of that act. | Animals | 1974-04-01 | 1974-04-01 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1] | MD | R | B000244 | 8 | Grants a trial by jury to any person charged with a violation of the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:40Z | |
| 93-hconres-449 | 93 | hconres | 449 | Concurrent resolution to declare the sense of Congress that Smokey the Bear shall be returned to his place of birth, Capitan, N. Mex. | Animals | 1974-03-20 | 1974-03-20 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Runnels, Harold L. [D-NM-2] | NM | D | R000510 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that when Smokey the Bear goes to that great honey tree in the sky it is just and fitting that he shall be returned home to his place of birth, Capitan, New Mexico, for proper burial and a permanent memorial among the cool green mountains where he was born. | 2024-08-01T18:26:19Z | |
| 93-hr-13542 | 93 | hr | 13542 | A bill to abolish the position of Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-03-18 | 1974-04-22 | Public law 93-271. | House | Rep. Goodling, George A. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000290 | 12 | Abolishes the position of Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife. Establishes within the Department of the Interior the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to be administered under the supervision of the Director, subject to the supervision of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife. States that the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that no individual may be appointed as the Director unles he is knowledgable in the principles of fisheries and wildlife management. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 742(b)) | 2024-08-01T18:36:33Z | |
| 93-hr-13488 | 93 | hr | 13488 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-03-14 | 1974-03-14 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | A000189 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:25Z | |
| 93-hr-13458 | 93 | hr | 13458 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1974-03-13 | 1974-03-13 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] | NY | R | L000243 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:25Z | |
| 93-hr-13193 | 93 | hr | 13193 | A bill to provide for loans for the establishment of construction, or municipal low cost, nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1974-03-04 | 1974-03-04 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | F000141 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make loans to cities and counties for the purpose of establishing and constructing municipal, low-cost non-profit clinics for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Provides that no such loan shall exceed $200,000. Authorizes the appropriation of $4,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for each of the next four fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:36:18Z | |
| 93-hr-13004 | 93 | hr | 13004 | A bill to provide assistance to zoos and aquariums, to establish standards of accreditation for such facilities, and to establish a Federal Zoological and Aquarium Board. | Animals | 1974-02-21 | 1974-02-21 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 20 | Creates, as an independent agency in the executive branch, the Federal Zoological and Aquarium Board. States that the Board shall consist of fifteen members to be chosen by the President from specified agencies and associations, the Director of the National Zoological Park, and the Comptroller General of the United States. States that the Board shall establish standards for the national accreditation of zoos and aquariums. Authorizes the Board to provide technical and financial assistance, including loans the aggregate value of which shall not exceed $25,000,000, to aid any zoo or aquarium in complying with such accreditation standards. Authorizes the Board to make grants to any nonprofit zoo or aquarium, agency, or organization for humane research and pilot projects which would serve as models for zoos or aquariums, and for the establishment of survival centers for the breeding, care and perpetuation of endangered species. | 2024-08-01T18:36:02Z | |
| 93-sjres-184 | 93 | sjres | 184 | A joint resolution to protect whales and certain other living marine resources. | Animals | 1973-12-21 | 1973-12-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 4 | Expresses the concern of Congress with respect to the actions of Japan and the Soviet Union which violate the spirit and intent of the agreements of the International Whaling Commission which would cause further depletion of whales. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to determine and report to the Congress what action can be taken to promote international compliance with conservation measures agreed to by the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, and other national agreements to which the United States is a party. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 93-hjres-866 | 93 | hjres | 866 | Joint resolution to protect whales and certain other living marine resources. | Animals | 1973-12-20 | 1973-12-20 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-28] | CA | R | B000330 | 1 | Expresses the concern of Congress with respect to the actions of Japan and the Soviet Union which violate the spirit and intent of the agreements of the International Whaling Commission which would cause furthur depletion of whales. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to determine and report to the Congress what action can be taken to promote international compliance with conservation measures agreed to by the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, and other international agreements to which the U.S. is a party. | 2024-08-01T18:27:43Z | |
| 93-hconres-404 | 93 | hconres | 404 | Concurrent resolution pertaining to the methods used on animals in research. | Animals | 1973-12-19 | 1973-12-19 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Astronautics. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should take appropriate steps to determine if new research methods for its research projects can be developed, where feasible, to complement or eliminate current methods involving the direct or indirect use of animals. | 2024-08-01T18:26:23Z | |
| 93-hr-12047 | 93 | hr | 12047 | A bill to provide assistance to zoos and aquariums, to establish standards of accreditation for such facilities, and to establish a Federal Zoological and Aquarium Board, and for other purposes. | Animals | 1973-12-19 | 1973-12-19 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Creates as an independent agency in the executive branch the National Zoological and Aquarium Board. Details the membership composition of such Board and the terms of office and compensation. Directs the Board to establish standards for the national accreditation of zoos (including roadside parks where animals are displayed in their natural habitats) and aquariums. Authorizes the Board to provide technical expert assistance to assist any zoo or aquarium in complying with the standards for accreditation. Empowers the Board to make grants of funds to nonprofit organizations to provide for: (1) the training of professional and paraprofessional staff of zoos and aquariums to meet the accreditation standards established under this Act; and (2) humane research into methods to improve the welfare of animals at zoos and aquariums, and into methods to meet the accreditation standards established under this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:35:27Z | |
| 93-hr-11873 | 93 | hr | 11873 | Animal Health Research Act | Animals | 1973-12-10 | 1974-08-15 | Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 93-337. | House | Rep. Melcher, John [D-MT-2] | MT | D | M000635 | 21 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Animal Health Research Act - Sets forth the purpose of this Act and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the several States for the purpose of encouraging and assisting them in carrying out programs of animal health research at eligible institutions. Authorizes the Congress to appropriate such funds as it may determine to be necessary, not to exceed $21,125,000 annually, to support such research programs. Specifies the formula by which funds appropriated under this Act shall be apportioned. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary, not to exceed $1,250,000 annually, to support research on specific national or regional animal health problems. Provides that in developing plans for the use of such funds the Secretary shall consult the Advisory Board created by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, not to exceed $12,000,000 annually, to support costs of providing veterinary medical science research facilities. Provides that such funds shall be apportioned in accordance with the formula set forth in this Act. States that each dean or director of an eligible institution shall submit a brief annual report of research accomplishments on a project-by-project basis. Directs the Secretary to appoint an Advisory Board to provide consultative and administrative duties for the conduct of research programs authorized under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. States that the amount paid by the Federal Government to any eligible institution for assistance under this Act, exclusive of the funds paid for research on specific national or regional animal health problems, shall be in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in addition to an amount not to exceed during any fiscal year the amount available to and budgeted for expenditure by such institution during the same fiscal year for animal health research from non-Feder… | 2025-09-03T12:47:18Z | |
| 93-s-2774 | 93 | s | 2774 | A bill to provide assistance in improving zoos and aquariums by creating a National Zoological and Aquarium Board. | Animals | 1973-12-04 | 1973-12-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 2 | Creates as an independent agency in the executive branch the National Zoological and Aquarium Board. Details the membership composition of such Board and the terms of office and compensation. Directs the Board to establish standards for the national accreditation of zoos (including roadside parks where animals are displayed in their natural habitat) and aquariums. Authorizes the Board to provide technical expert assistance to assist any zoo or aquarium in complying with the standards for accreditation. Empowers the Board to make grants of funds to nonprofit organizations to provide for: (1) the training of professional and paraprofessional staff of zoos and aquariums to meet the accreditation standards established under this Act; and (2) humane research into methods to improve the welfare of animals at zoos and aquariums, and into methods to meet the accreditation standards established under this Act. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 93-hr-11613 | 93 | hr | 11613 | A bill to amend the Duck Stamp Act with respect to the treatment of moneys received from the sale of migratory bird hunting stamps. | Animals | 1973-11-28 | 1973-11-28 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | States that all moneys received from the sale of stamps, under the Duck Stamp Act, shall be available until expended, and no action of any kind may be taken to withhold, delay, or otherwise preclude the obligation or expenditure of such moneys except to the extent specifically authorized or required by law on the basis of circumstances or considerations having particular application to such moneys. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 718d) | 2024-08-01T18:35:11Z |
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