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| 94-s-3887 | 94 | s | 3887 | Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act | Animals | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 0 | Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Establishes the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance, administered by the Secretary of the Interior, to State nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer personnel, equipment, and scientific information to carry out this Act. Sets forth the formula for the apportionment of revenue to the States and limitations upon administrative expenses of the Secretary and the States chargeable to such Fund. Permits any amount apportioned to a State but not expended or obligated after two fiscal years to be used by the Secretary to assist such programs in other States. Permits any such amount not paid or obligated by the Secretary at the end of two fiscal years to be made available for any nongame fish and wildlife resource project of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Requires any State wishing such assistance (1) to certify to the Secretary the existence of a State agency with adequate authority, resources, and personnel to conserve nongame fish and wildlife, (2) to submit a comprehensive fish and wildlife species management plan to the Secretary, and (3) to submit to the Secretary a detailed proposal for a fish and wildlife species conservation project. Sets forth project funding procedures and restrictions applicable to the States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the District of Columbia. Directs all Federal departments and agencies to coordinate their programs with nongame fish and wildlife conservation projects administered by the States. Directs each Federal department and agency with management authority over land and water resources (1) to determine which programs under its authority may be extended to include conservation of nongame fish and wildlife species, (2) to notify the appropriate State agency of any such affirmative determination, and (3) to cooperate with the establishment of conservation efforts. Authorizes Federal departments and agencies to e… | 2025-09-02T18:52:38Z | |
| 94-s-3829 | 94 | s | 3829 | Save the California Gray Whale and the Bowhead Whale Act | Animals | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 0 | Save the Gray Whale and Bowhead Whale Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to study the California gray whale and bowhead whale and to make recommendations to the President for the preservation of such mammals. Directs all Federal agencies to protect such whales until such recommendations are implemented. Declares a moratorium on the killing or capturing of such mammals within the 200 mile limit of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, with the Secretary of State, to initiate negotiations with Mexico and Canada for such preservation. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 to carry out this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:52:38Z | |
| 94-hr-15475 | 94 | hr | 15475 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. | Animals | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 4 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non- Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program. | 2024-08-01T19:33:17Z | |
| 94-hr-15445 | 94 | hr | 15445 | Whale Conservation and Protection Study Act | Animals | 1976-09-02 | 1976-10-17 | Public law 94-532. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #662 (74-0)) Whale Conservation and Protection Study Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission and the Coastal States, to undertake comprehensive studies of all whales found in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States for the purpose of developing measures to conserve and protect such mammals. Requires the Secretary to submit findings and recommendations to Congress no later than January 1, 1980. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, with the Secretary of State, to initiate negotiations with Mexico and Canada for the preservation of whales. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 to carry out this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hr-15394 | 94 | hr | 15394 | Save the Gray Whale Act | Animals | 1976-09-01 | 1976-09-01 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 0 | Save the Gray Whale Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to study the California gray whale and to make recommendations to the President for the preservation of such mammal. Directs all Federal agencies to protect the gray whale until such recommendations are implemented. Declares a moratorium on the killing or capturing of such mammal within the 200 mile limit of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, with the Secretary of State, to initiate negotiations with Mexico and Canada for such preservation. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 to carry out this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:49:47Z | |
| 94-s-3787 | 94 | s | 3787 | Save the Whales Act | Animals | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 0 | Save the Whales Act - Prohibits the importation of fish or fish products produced by any foreign nation which: (1) is engaged in the killing or capturing of whales, and (a) is not a member of the International Whaling Commission, or (b) violates certain Commission regulations; or (2) transfers equipment for the killing or capturing of whales to any other enterprise which engages in certain activities concerning the killing or capturing of whales within ten years of such transfer. Permits the killing or capturing of whales by any aboriginal group for subsistence. Directs the Secretary of Commerce: (1) to determine, with the assistance of any other Federal agency, if any enterprise is engaged in such prohibited activities; (2) to publish the name of such enterprise or otherwise inform the enterprise of such a finding; and (3) to hold hearings upon objections to such a finding. Sets forth procedures for the prohibition of fish imports under this Act and the termination of such prohibition. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to take actions necessary to administer such import prohibition. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce to consider such import prohibitions in the administration of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 with respect to the allocation to each foreign nation of the total allowable level of foreign fishing subject to exclusive fishery management authority of the United States. | 2025-09-02T18:52:34Z | |
| 94-hr-15262 | 94 | hr | 15262 | Save the Whales Act | Animals | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | M000343 | 0 | Save the Whales Act - Prohibits the importation of fish or fish products produced by any foreign nation which: (1) is engaged in the killing or capturing of whales, and (a) is not a member of the International Whaling Commission, or (b) violates certain Commission regulations; or (2) transfers equipment for the killing or capturing of whales to any other enterprise which engages in certain activities concerning the killing or capturing of whales within ten years of such transfer. Permits the killing or capturing of whales by any aboriginal group for subsistence. Directs the Secretary of Commerce: (1) to determine, with the assistance of any other Federal agency, if any enterprise is engaged in such prohibited activities; (2) to publish the name of such enterprise or otherwise inform the enterprise of such a finding; and (3) to hold hearings upon objections to such a finding. Sets forth procedures for the prohibition of fish imports under this Act and the termination of such prohibition. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to take actions necessary to administer such import prohibition. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce to consider such import prohibitions in the administration of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 with respect to the allocation to each foreign nation of the total allowable level of foreign fishing subject to exclusive fishery management authority of the United States. | 2025-09-02T18:49:45Z | |
| 94-hr-15272 | 94 | hr | 15272 | Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Amendments | Animals | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Amendments - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to revise interagency coordination procedures with respect to fish and wildlife conservation for approval of federally assisted projects for the impoundment, diversion, or control of waters. Extends requirements under this Act to (1) projects on the Continental shelf, (2) projects for offshore mineral development, (3) projects by wholly owned Government corporations and (4) projects involving the extension of Federal technical or financial assistance. Requires the Federal department or agency carrying out the project (1) to ascertain the probable effect of the project on fish and wildlife through consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the State agencies having administrative authority concerning the affected fish and wildlife, (2) to request a report of the views, objections, and recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the State agency on such project concerning the conservation, development, and improvement of fish and wildlife in connection with such projects (3) to give public notice of consideration of any project under this provision and (4) to provide an opportunity for public participation in the planning of such project. Requires that any written report made by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, or the State agency on such project be based on the studies and findings of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the State fish and wildlife agency with respect to the effects of the project, the means to prevent or minimize fish and wildlife loss, and the need for additional preconstruction and postconstruction investigations. Prohibits any Federal agency from using monetary estimates of wildlife losses as a justification for adopti… | 2025-09-02T18:49:41Z | |
| 94-hr-15202 | 94 | hr | 15202 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 2 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:33:08Z | |
| 94-hr-15004 | 94 | hr | 15004 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. | Animals | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 9 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non- Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program. | 2024-08-01T19:32:58Z | |
| 94-hr-15007 | 94 | hr | 15007 | A bill to provide for the preservation and enhancement of critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wetland-dependent migratory birds of the Pacific flyway in the grasslands area of the San Joaquin Valley, Calif. | Animals | 1976-08-02 | 1976-10-01 | Measure passed Senate, amended. | House | Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | S000454 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1690) Stipulates that the cost of furnishing water to public organizations for waterfowl conservation purposes in the Grasslands area of the San Joaquin Valley in California shall not be reimbursable under Federal reclamation laws. Specifies conditions to be imposed upon public organizations and agencies, excluding the State of California, as a prerequisite to receiving water on a non-reimbursable basis. | 2024-08-01T19:33:01Z | |
| 94-hr-14755 | 94 | hr | 14755 | 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 | 1976-07-20 | 1976-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] | FL | R | Y000031 | 1 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the issuance of permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing. Amends such Act to grant the Secretary of the Interior exclusive jurisdiction over such Act (presently the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating has authority with respect to members of the order Cetacea and Pinnipedia). | 2024-08-01T19:32:44Z | |
| 94-hr-14731 | 94 | hr | 14731 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the continuation of administration and implementation. | Animals | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3] | MO | D | S001057 | 7 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to extend the authorization of appropriations necessary to carry out marine mammal research grants and the administration of the Marine Mammal Commission. Authorizes the appropriation of (1) $1,000,000 for each fiscal year through September 30, 1979, for commercial fishing year development; (2) $4,000,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through September 30, 1978, to carry out its responsibilities under such Act; and (3) $700,000 to the Department of the Interior through September 30, 1978, to carry out its responsibilities under such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:32:44Z | |
| 94-hr-14568 | 94 | hr | 14568 | 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 | 1976-06-25 | 1976-06-25 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] | FL | R | Y000031 | 1 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the issuance of permits thereunder which authorize the taking of marine mammals in connection with commercial fishing. Amends such Act to grant the Secretary of the Interior exclusive jurisdiction over such Act (presently the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating has authority with respect to members of the order Cetacea and Pinnipedia). | 2024-08-01T19:32:34Z | |
| 94-hr-14396 | 94 | hr | 14396 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. | Animals | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 24 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non- Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program. | 2024-08-01T19:32:27Z | |
| 94-hr-14397 | 94 | hr | 14397 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. | Animals | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 7 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non- Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program. | 2024-08-01T19:32:27Z | |
| 94-hr-13883 | 94 | hr | 13883 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 with respect to the taking of marine mammals incidental to the course of commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 0 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to permit the taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations before January 1, 1977. Requires that the taking of marine mammals after that date be permitted when the population of the concerned mammal is at the optimum sustainable level or, if the population is below the optimum sustainable level, such taking shall conform to enumerated regulations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ban the importation of commercial fish or fish products which have been caught with technology which results in the incidental killing or serious injury of ocean mammals in excess of United States standards. Directs (1) the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating, with respect to members of the order Cetacea or the order Pinnipedia (other than walruses), or (2) the Secretary of the Interior , with respect to other Marine Mammals, to undertake research to reduce the incidental taking of marine mammals in commercial fishing operations. Authorizes the appropriation $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and each fiscal year thereafter for such research. Sets forth criteria under which marine mammals may be taken in the course of commercial fishing. Authorizes the applicable Secretary to issue permits for such taking and to regulate such permits. Authorizes the applicable Secretary to carry out a program to obtain biological date on affected populations and incidental mortality and serious injury. Directs the applicable Secretary and the Secretary of State to negotiate with the Inter-America Tropical Tuna Commission to insure compliance with such regulations. | 2024-08-01T19:32:00Z | |
| 94-hjres-955 | 94 | hjres | 955 | Save the Whales Act | Animals | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 0 | Save the Whales Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to identify any foreign enterprise engaging in commercial whaling. Directs the Secretary to publish the names of such enterprises. Provides that foreign enterprises acquiring equipment designed to be used in whaling shall be deemed to be engaged in commercial whaling. Provides that in determining the allocation among foreign nations of the total allowable level of foreign fishing which is permitted with respect to any fishery subject to the exclusive fishery management authority of the United States, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce shall take into consideration whether the foreign country involved has engaged in commercial whaling. | 2025-09-02T18:42:35Z | |
| 94-hr-13865 | 94 | hr | 13865 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 with respect to the taking of marine mammals incidental to the course of commercial fishing operations. | Animals | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 1 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to permit the taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations before January 1, 1977. Requires that the taking of marine mammals after that date be permitted when the population of the concerned mammal is at the optimum sustainable level or, if the population is below the optimum sustainable level, such taking shall conform to enumerated regulations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ban the importation of commercial fish or fish products which have been caught with technology which results in the incidental killing or serious injury of ocean mammals in excess of United States standards. Directs (1) the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating, with respect to members of the order Cetacea or the order Pinnipedia (other than walruses), or (2) the Secretary of the Interior , with respect to other Marine Mammals, to undertake research to reduce the incidental taking of marine mammals in commercial fishing operations. Authorizes the appropriation $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and each fiscal year thereafter for such research. Sets forth criteria under which marine mammals may be taken in the course of commercial fishing. Authorizes the applicable Secretary to issue permits for such taking and to regulate such permits. Authorizes the applicable Secretary to carry out a program to obtain biological date on affected populations and incidental mortality and serious injury. Directs the applicable Secretary and the Secretary of State to negotiate with the Inter-America Tropical Tuna Commission to insure compliance with such regulations. | 2024-08-01T19:32:00Z | |
| 94-hr-13711 | 94 | hr | 13711 | Horse Protection Act Amendments | Animals | 1976-05-11 | 1976-06-21 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 811 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] | FL | D | R000401 | 1 | Horse Protection Act Amendments - Amends the Horse Protection Act of 1970 to redefine "sore" when used to describe a horse. Disqualifies a sore horse from any horse show or exhibition. Prohibits the sale of a sore horse at a public sale or auction. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe regulations requiring: (1) appointment of persons to inspect horses for any horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction; and (2) recordkeeping by the management of any horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction. Authorizes the Secretary to make certain inspections for enforcement of this Act. Prohibits: (1) the transportation of a sore horse for show or sale; (2) the showing or selling of such a horse by its owner; (3) the failure to disqualify such a horse from a show or sale; (4) the failure to retain inspection personnel; (5) the failure to keep required records; and (6) interference with specified enforcement measures taken by the Secretary. Imposes a fine of not more than $3,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both for knowing violation of this Act. Increases the penalty to a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than two years or both for subsequent convictions. Imposes a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than three years or both for: (1) falsifying records; or (2) interference with official duties, under this Act. Imposes a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years or both for use of a deadly weapon in such interference. Declares any person who violates such prohibitions liable for a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation. Sets forth procedures with respect to enforcement and adjudication under this Act. Requires annual, rather than biennial, reports from the Secretary to the Congress with respect to this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $500,000 for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1976, to carry out this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:48:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13299 | 94 | hr | 13299 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. | Animals | 1976-04-27 | 1976-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 0 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non- Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program. | 2024-08-01T19:31:34Z | |
| 94-hjres-923 | 94 | hjres | 923 | Joint resolution to save the great whales from extinction by amending the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to impose an embargo on the products of certain foreign enterprises engaged in commercial whaling. | Animals | 1976-04-26 | 1976-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 0 | Revises the Fisherman's Protective Act by directing the Secretary of Commerce, before the 90-day period after the date of the enactment of this Act, to identify any foreign enterprise engaging in commercial whaling. States that the names of such enterprises shall be published in the Federal Register. States that it shall be unlawful for any article produced or distributed by such enterprise to be imported into the United States. Provides that such sanctions shall continue until the foreign enterprise concerned has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Provides that any action by such an enterprise to dismantle or convert any vessel used in commercial whaling shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence that such enterprise has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Specifies that the sanctions shall continue to apply to any such enterprise which transfers whaling equipment to another enterprise which is engaged in whaling. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hr-13232 | 94 | hr | 13232 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 13 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:33Z | |
| 94-hr-13233 | 94 | hr | 13233 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 13 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:33Z | |
| 94-hjres-911 | 94 | hjres | 911 | Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | Animals | 1976-04-05 | 1976-04-05 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the President to seek a treaty or other appropriate arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolves. | 2024-08-01T19:22:08Z | |
| 94-hr-13037 | 94 | hr | 13037 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1976-04-05 | 1976-04-05 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Requires that the results of such study be reported to Congress no later than January 1, 1979. Establishes a moratorium on the hunting of wolves from aircraft or other mechanized vehicles. Prohibits all killing of wolves except the killing of individual animals by hunters as game. Stipulates that such moratorium on the large-scale killing of wolves shall remain in effect pending completion of the study and implementation of legislative recommendations by Congress. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000 for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:23Z | |
| 94-hr-13038 | 94 | hr | 13038 | A bill to facilitate the coordination of programs for the protection, management, and control of wild free-roaming horses and burros and other resources. | Animals | 1976-04-05 | 1976-04-05 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or donate excess wild free-roaming horses and burros in a humane manner. Directs the Secretary to give priority to persons seeking such excess animals for private domestic use. Requires annual written reports to the Secretary from such persons in order to verify that such animals are receiving humane care. Authorizes the Secretary to order the capture and destruction of wild free-roaming horses in a humane manner, but only if it can be shown that such action is the only practical alternative. Authorizes the Secretary to use aircraft or motorized vehicles on public lands for the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that such authority be exercised only in accordance with humane procedures and with other statutes aimed at the protection of wildlife. | 2024-08-01T19:31:26Z | |
| 94-hr-12916 | 94 | hr | 12916 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1976-03-31 | 1976-03-31 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | 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 seven 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 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 the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:31:15Z | |
| 94-hr-12646 | 94 | hr | 12646 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the taking of the killer whale. | Animals | 1976-03-18 | 1976-03-18 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 2 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating from issuing permits for the taking of the killer whale during the moratorium on the taking of such species. Exempts taking for specified scientific purposes from such prohibition. | 2024-08-01T19:31:05Z | |
| 94-hr-12554 | 94 | hr | 12554 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act to provide compensation to persons suffering losses due to predators protected under the Endangered Species Act. | Animals | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 1 | Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require Federal reimbursement of owners of animals for injuries caused such animals by an endangered or threatened species inhabiting an endangered species conservation area. | 2024-08-01T19:31:04Z | |
| 94-hr-12460 | 94 | hr | 12460 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the taking of the killer whale. | Animals | 1976-03-11 | 1976-03-11 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 0 | Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating from issuing permits for the taking of the killer whale during the moratorium on the taking of such species. Exempts taking for specified scientific purposes from such prohibition. | 2024-08-01T19:31:00Z | |
| 94-s-3130 | 94 | s | 3130 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in order to prohibit the taking of the killer whale. | Animals | 1976-03-11 | 1976-03-30 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 6 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, from issuing any permit, during the moratorium provided by such Act, for the taking of any marine mammal of the orcinus orca species (killer whale), except for scientific research purposes. Requires any such research to be conducted without removing any such marine mammal from the water and without endangering the health or well-being of such marine mammal. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-s-3122 | 94 | s | 3122 | An Act to extend the authorization for appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | Animals | 1976-03-10 | 1976-06-30 | Public law 94-325. | Senate | Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] | UT | D | M001033 | 0 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment. S. Rept. 94-837) Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 to the Departments of the Interior and Commerce for administration of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hconres-582 | 94 | hconres | 582 | A concurrent resolution calling for a regional conservation treaty to protect Northern Hemisphere pinnipeds. | Animals | 1976-03-09 | 1976-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | S000762 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should take all necessary actions to effect a regional conservation treaty for the protection of Northern Hemisphere pinnipeds. | 2024-08-01T19:20:26Z | |
| 94-hr-12310 | 94 | hr | 12310 | A bill to provide for the establishment of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Recreation Area. | Animals | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] | MN | D | F000350 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Recreation Area in Minnesota for the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat in the Lower Minnesota River Valley. Directs the Secretary to establish within the boundaries of the recreation area a national wildlfe refuge known as the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Stipulates that establishment of the refuge and recreation area shall not be construed to prohibit commercial navigation and construction of highways and bridges in the area or any other such activities as may be approved by the Secretary. Requires that all such activities be conducted with minimum disruption of wildlife, recreational, and scenic values of the area, consistent with economic feasibility. Directs the Secretary to establish at an appropriate site within the refuge a wildlife interpretive and educational center for the purpose of providing adequate fish and wildlife management, and promoting environmental education. Directs the Secretary, acting through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and in cooperation with the State of Minnesota, to formulate a plan for the protection and preservation of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary to allocate $500,000 of Federal funds for such purpose. Authorizes the Secretary to grant financial assistance to the State of Minnesota for the acquisition of lands and interests necessary to the establishment of the recreation area and refuge. Limits the amount of such assistance to 70 percent of the total cost to preserve such lands. | 2024-08-01T19:30:56Z | |
| 94-s-3089 | 94 | s | 3089 | A bill to facilitate the coordination of programs for the protection, management and control of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and other resources. | Animals | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT] | MT | D | M000671 | 2 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to order the capture and removal of wild free-roaming horses and burros on public lands in a humane manner when: (1) they are excess animals; (2) they are old, sick, or lame; or (3) it is an act of mercy. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or donate excess wild free-roaming horses and burros. Directs the Secretary to give priority to persons seeking such excess animals for private use. Authorizes the Secretary to order the destruction of wild free-roaming horses or burros in a humane manner, but only if it can be shown that such action is the only practical alternative. Stipulates that upon sale, donation, or destruction, such animals shall lose their status as wild free-roaming horses and burros and no longer be subject to Federal laws relating to their protection, management, and control. Authorizes the Secretary to use aircraft or motorized vehicles on public lands for the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that such authority be exercised only in accordance with humane procedures and with other statutes aimed at the protection of wildlife. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 94-hjres-840 | 94 | hjres | 840 | Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | Animals | 1976-03-02 | 1976-03-02 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 5 | Directs the President to seek a treaty or other appropriate arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolves. | 2024-08-01T19:22:08Z | |
| 94-hr-12204 | 94 | hr | 12204 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1976-03-02 | 1976-03-02 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | 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 seven 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 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 the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:44Z | |
| 94-hr-12236 | 94 | hr | 12236 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1976-03-02 | 1976-03-02 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 5 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Requires that the results of such study be reported to Congress no later than January 1, 1979. Establishes a moratorium on the hunting of wolves from aircraft or other mechanized vehicles. Prohibits all killing of wolves except the killing of individual animals by hunters as game. Stipulates that such moratorium on the large-scale killing of wolves shall remain in effect pending completion of the study and implementation of legislative recommendations by Congress. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000 for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:44Z | |
| 94-hr-12147 | 94 | hr | 12147 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 1 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:45Z | |
| 94-hr-12057 | 94 | hr | 12057 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act to provide compensation to persons suffering losses due to predators protected under the Endangered Species Act. | Animals | 1976-02-24 | 1976-02-24 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require Federal reimbursement of owners of animals for injuries caused such animals by an endangered or threatened species inhabiting an endangered species conservation area. | 2024-08-01T19:30:42Z | |
| 94-hr-11828 | 94 | hr | 11828 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-02-10 | 1976-02-10 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 4 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:26Z | |
| 94-hr-11650 | 94 | hr | 11650 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1976-02-03 | 1976-02-03 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Requires that the results of such study be reported to Congress no later than January 1, 1979. Establishes a moratorium on the hunting of wolves from aircraft or other mechanized vehicles. Prohibits all killing of wolves except the killing of individual animals by hunters as game. Stipulates that such moratorium on the large-scale killing of wolves shall remain in effect pending completion of the study and implementation of legislative recommendations by Congress. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000 for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:19Z | |
| 94-hr-11601 | 94 | hr | 11601 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-01-29 | 1976-01-29 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 2 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:19Z | |
| 94-hr-11571 | 94 | hr | 11571 | A bill to facilitate the coordination of programs for the protection, management and control of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and other resources. | Animals | 1976-01-28 | 1976-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3] | MO | D | S001057 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to order the capture and removal of, wild free-roaming horses and burros on public lands in a humane manner when: (1) there are excess animals; (2) they are old, sick, or lame; or (3) it is an act of mercy. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or donate excess wild free- roaming horses and burros. Directs the Secretary to give priority to persons seeking such excess animals for private domestic use. Authorizes the Secretary to order the destruction of wild free-roaming horses or burros in a humane manner, but only if it can be shown that such action is the only practical alternative. Stipulates that, upon sale, donation, or destruction, such animals shall lose their status as wild free-roaming horses and burros and no longer be subject to Federal laws relating to their protection, management, and control. Authorizes the Secretary to use aircraft or motorized vehicles on public lands for the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that such authority be exercised only in accordance with humane procedures and with other statutes aimed at the protection of wildlife. | 2024-08-01T19:30:22Z | |
| 94-hr-11581 | 94 | hr | 11581 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1976-01-28 | 1976-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Requires that the results of such study be reported to Congress no later than January 1, 1979. Establishes a moratorium on the hunting of wolves from aircraft or other mechanized vehicles. Prohibits all killing of wolves except the killing of individual animals by hunters as game. Stipulates that such moratorium on the large-scale killing of wolves shall remain in effect pending completion of the study and implementation of legislative recommendations by Congress. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000 for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:18Z | |
| 94-hr-11510 | 94 | hr | 11510 | A bill to provide for starling and blackbird control in Kentucky and Tennessee. | Animals | 1976-01-27 | 1976-02-04 | Public law 94-207. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 14 | Declares that large concentrations of starlings, grackles, blackbirds, and other birds in Kentucky and Tennessee pose a hazard to public health and safety. Declares that an emergency exists requiring immediate action with insufficient time for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, upon certification by the Governor of either or both States, to treat roosts with greater than 500,000 birds with chemicals approved for bird control purposes. Declares that the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act shall not apply to any such blackbird control activities undertaken by Kentucky or Tennessee on or before April 15, 1976, or by the Federal Government within those States. | 2024-08-01T19:30:19Z | |
| 94-hr-11520 | 94 | hr | 11520 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-01-27 | 1976-01-27 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 15 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:19Z | |
| 94-hr-11521 | 94 | hr | 11521 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1976-01-27 | 1976-01-27 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 16 | Establishes an 11 member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study or treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriaions of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:19Z | |
| 94-hr-11539 | 94 | hr | 11539 | A bill to facilitate the coordination of programs for the protection, management, and control of wild free-roaming horses and burros and other resources. | Animals | 1976-01-27 | 1976-01-27 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or donate excess wild free-roaming horses and burros in a humane manner. Directs the Secretary to give priority to persons seeking such excess animals for private domestic use. Requires annual written reports to the Secretary from such persons in order to verify that such animals are receiving humane care. Authorizes the Secretary to order the capture and destruction of wild free-roaming horses in a humane manner, but only if it can be shown that such action is the only practical alternative. Authorizes the Secretary to use aircraft or motorized vehicles on public lands for the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that such authority be exercised only in accordance with humane procedures and with other statutes aimed at the protection of wildlife. | 2024-08-01T19:30:22Z | |
| 94-s-2873 | 94 | s | 2873 | A bill to provide for starling and blackbird control in Kentucky and Tennessee. | Animals | 1976-01-27 | 1976-01-27 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 11510 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] | KY | D | H000905 | 3 | Declares that large concentrations of starlings, grackles, blackbirds, and other birds in Kentucky and Tennessee pose a hazard to public health and safety. Declares that an emergency exists requiring immediate action with insufficient time for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, upon certification by the Governor, of either or both States, to treat roosts with greater than 500,000 birds with chemicals approved for bird control purposes. Declares that the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act shall not apply to any such blackbird control activites undertaken by Kentucky or Tennessee on or before April 15, 1976, or by the Federal Government within those States. | 2024-08-01T19:36:48Z | |
| 94-hr-11440 | 94 | hr | 11440 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the grizzly bear for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1976-01-21 | 1976-01-21 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the grizzly bear in order to develop adequate conservation measures. Requires that the results of such study, along with legislative recommendations, be reported to Congress no later then January 1, 1978. Establishes a moratorium on the killing of grizzly bears in the United States pending the completion of such study. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000 for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:10Z | |
| 94-hr-11352 | 94 | hr | 11352 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1976-01-19 | 1976-01-19 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | 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 seven 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 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 the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:30:09Z | |
| 94-hr-11112 | 94 | hr | 11112 | A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. | Animals | 1975-12-11 | 1975-12-11 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 1 | Establishes an eleven-member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment: (1) on farms; (2) in zoos; (3) in laboratory experimentation; and (4) in other situations. Excludes the study of treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the President within two years after its last member is appointed. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes to be appropriated $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:29:51Z | |
| 94-hjres-738 | 94 | hjres | 738 | Joint resolution providing for Federal participation in preserving the Tule elk population in California. | Animals | 1975-12-02 | 1976-08-14 | Public law 94-389. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | M000343 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-895) Directs the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Defense to cooperate with the State of California in making the lands under their respective jurisdictions reasonably available for the preservation and grazing of Tule elk. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit, each year, a report to the Congress as to the estimated size and condition of the various Tule elk herds in California. States that such report shall include his determination as to whether or not the preservation of the Tule elk herd may be endangered by changes in land use or land management practices on lands owned by any Federal, State, or local agency. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with Federal, State, and other officers having jurisdiction over lands on which Tule elk herds are located, shall develop a plan for Tule elk restoration and conservation, including habitat management. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hr-10946 | 94 | hr | 10946 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-12-02 | 1975-12-02 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:49Z | |
| 94-hjres-736 | 94 | hjres | 736 | Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | Animals | 1975-12-01 | 1975-12-01 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 11 | Directs the President to seek a treaty or other appropriate arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | 2024-08-01T19:21:59Z | |
| 94-hr-10923 | 94 | hr | 10923 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1975-12-01 | 1975-12-01 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 12 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf, taking into consideration, among other things, the distribution, migrations, and population of these mammals and the effects of hunting, disease, pesticides and other chemicals, and food shortages on them, for the purpose of developing adequate and effective measures, including appropriate laws and regulations, to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall submit, through the President, a report on the study, together with such recommendations, including suggested legislation, that he deems appropriate, to the Congress no later than January 1, 1976. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $25,000 for fiscal year 1976, and for each of the three succeeding fiscal years, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:29:49Z | |
| 94-hr-10770 | 94 | hr | 10770 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-11-14 | 1975-11-14 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 22 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:39Z | |
| 94-hr-10652 | 94 | hr | 10652 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-11-10 | 1975-11-10 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | F000141 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:30Z | |
| 94-hr-10586 | 94 | hr | 10586 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-11-06 | 1975-11-06 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 22 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:30Z | |
| 94-hjres-720 | 94 | hjres | 720 | Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | Animals | 1975-11-05 | 1975-11-05 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the President to seek a treaty or other appropriate arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | 2024-08-01T19:21:59Z | |
| 94-hr-10567 | 94 | hr | 10567 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1975-11-05 | 1975-11-05 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf, taking into consideration, among other things, the distribution, migrations, and population of these mammals and the effects of hunting, disease, pesticides and other chemicals, and food shortages on them, for the purpose of developing adequate and effective measures, including appropriate laws and regulations, to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall submit, through the President, a report on the study, together with such recommendations, including suggested legislation, that he deems appropriate, to the Congress no later than January 1, 1976. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $25,000 for fiscal year 1976, and for each of the three succeeding fiscal years, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:29:29Z | |
| 94-hjres-717 | 94 | hjres | 717 | Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | Animals | 1975-11-04 | 1975-11-04 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the President to seek a treaty or other appropriate arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. | 2024-08-01T19:21:59Z | |
| 94-hr-10554 | 94 | hr | 10554 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf for the purpose of developing adequate conservation measures. | Animals | 1975-11-04 | 1975-11-04 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to make a comprehensive study of the wolf, taking into consideration, among other things, the distribution, migrations, and population of these mammals and the effects of hunting, disease, pesticides and other chemicals, and food shortages on them, for the purpose of developing adequate and effective measures, including appropriate laws and regulations, to conserve such mammals and to insure humane treatment in all cases. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall submit, through the President, a report on the study, together with such recommendations, including suggested legislation, that he deems appropriate, to the Congress no later than January 1, 1976. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $25,000 for fiscal year 1976, and for each of the three succeeding fiscal years, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:29:29Z | |
| 94-hr-10369 | 94 | hr | 10369 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-10-28 | 1975-10-28 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 16 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:19Z | |
| 94-s-2582 | 94 | s | 2582 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | Animals | 1975-10-28 | 1975-10-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exempt stocks, inventories, and products of endangered species from the export prohibitions of the Endangered Species Act if such stocks, inventories or products were lawfully held in the United States on December 28, 1973. Authorizes the arrest without warrant of persons violating provisions of such Act where agents of the Secretary have reasonable grounds to believe that persons to be arrested are committing the violations in the view or presence of such agents. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hr-10316 | 94 | hr | 10316 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-10-22 | 1975-10-22 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 6 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:19Z | |
| 94-s-2542 | 94 | s | 2542 | A bill to establish the Fred Seaton National Wildlife Sanctuary. | Animals | 1975-10-21 | 1975-10-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Renames the Arctic National Wildlife Range in Alaska as the Fred Seaton National Wildlife Sanctuary. Authorizes the appropriation of sums necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hr-10224 | 94 | hr | 10224 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-10-20 | 1975-10-20 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:47:11Z | |
| 94-hr-10229 | 94 | hr | 10229 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | Animals | 1975-10-20 | 1976-02-17 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 229 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3] | MO | D | S001057 | 1 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-823) Defines, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the term "pre-Act endangered species part" to mean any sperm whale oil or any finished scrimshaw product or raw material lawfully held within the United States on December 28, 1973, in the course of commercial activity. Defines "scrimshaw product" for purposes of the Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exempt any pre-Act endangered species part from the export prohibitions of the Endangered Species Act. Sets forth requirements for applications for such exemptions. Authorizes the arrest without warrant of persons violating provisions of such Act where agents of the Secretary have reasonable grounds to believe that persons to be arrested are committing the violations in the view or presence of such agents. | 2024-08-01T19:29:18Z | |
| 94-hr-10099 | 94 | hr | 10099 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-10-08 | 1975-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:29:10Z | |
| 94-s-2501 | 94 | s | 2501 | A bill to amend the Act establishing the Big Thicket National Preserve to provide for the acquisition of property. | Animals | 1975-10-08 | 1975-10-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Provides that, effective January 1, 1976, all right, title, interest in, and right to immediate possession of the lands lcoated within the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, shall be vested in the United States. States that improved property on which residential housing is situated, the mineral estate, lands, or interests in lands owned by the State of Texas or its political subdivisions, and existing easements for public utilities, pipelines, and railroads, are exempted from these provisions. Requires the United States to pay just compensation to the owner of any real property taken by right of eminent domain. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to initiate eminent domain proceedings against improved property if, in his judgment, such lands are subject to, or threatened with, uses which are or would be detrimental to the objectives of assuring the preservation, conservation, and protection of the Big Thicket area. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 94-hr-9913 | 94 | hr | 9913 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-09-30 | 1975-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 1 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:47:05Z | |
| 94-hr-9918 | 94 | hr | 9918 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-09-30 | 1975-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:28:58Z | |
| 94-hconres-410 | 94 | hconres | 410 | Concurrent resolution pertaining to the methods used on animals in research. | Animals | 1975-09-29 | 1975-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should take appropriate steps to develop new research methods for its research projects, where feasible, to complement or eliminate current research involving the direct or indirect use of aminals, and that no Federal funds should be provided for research projects involving the direct or indirect use of animals if other methods, such as but not limited to computers, tissue, culture, radionuclide techniques, chromatography, spectometry, non- animal models, lower organisms, or dummies, can be successfully sustained. | 2024-08-01T19:20:21Z | |
| 94-s-2430 | 94 | s | 2430 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-09-29 | 1975-09-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 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 verifying that the animals are sound and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:51:49Z | |
| 94-hr-9781 | 94 | hr | 9781 | National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act | Animals | 1975-09-23 | 1975-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 5 | 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 acres 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. | 2025-09-02T18:47:00Z | |
| 94-s-2334 | 94 | s | 2334 | A bill to amend section 15(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to extend the appropriation authorization. | Animals | 1975-09-11 | 1975-09-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | Extends the appropriation authorization for the Endangered Species Act of 1973 through fiscal year 1978. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 94-hr-9385 | 94 | hr | 9385 | National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act | Animals | 1975-09-05 | 1975-09-05 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 1 | 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 acres 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:49Z | |
| 94-hr-9326 | 94 | hr | 9326 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-09-03 | 1975-09-03 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 1 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:49Z | |
| 94-hr-9217 | 94 | hr | 9217 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-08-01 | 1975-08-01 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:44Z | |
| 94-hjres-605 | 94 | hjres | 605 | Joint resolution to save the great whales from extinction by amending the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to impose an embargo on the products of all foreign enterprises engaged in commercial whaling. | Animals | 1975-07-31 | 1975-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Conable, Barber B., Jr. [R-NY-35] | NY | R | C000666 | 0 | Revises the Fisherman's Protective Act by directing the Secretary of Commerce, before the close of the ninety-day period after the date of the enactment of this Act, to identify any foreign enterprise engaging in commercial whaling. States that the names of such enterprises shall be published in the Federal Register. States that it shall be unlawful for any article produced or distributed by such enterprise to be imported into the United States. Provides that such sanctions shall continue until the foreign enterprise concerned has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Provides that any action by such an enterprise to dismantle or convert any vessel used in commercial whaling shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence that such enterprise has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Specifies that the sanctions shall continue to apply to any such enterprise which transfers whaling equipment to another enterprise which is engaged in whaling. | 2024-08-01T19:21:59Z | |
| 94-hr-9050 | 94 | hr | 9050 | A bill to prohibit the use of dogs by the Department of Defense in connection with the research, testing, development, or evaluation or radioactive, chemical, or biological warfare agents, and to require the Department of Defense to develop and use where feasible alternative, nonanimal methods of experimentation. | Animals | 1975-07-30 | 1975-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Prohibits the utilization of funds appropriated for the use of the Department of Defense for purposes of conducting any research, testing, or evaluation in which dogs are used if such research, testing, or evaluation is conducted for the purpose of developing or improving any radioactive, chemical, or biological warfare agent. Restricts Department of Defense appropriated funds use in the area of dog procurement. Directs the Department of Defense to develop new research methods for its research projects, where feasible, to complement or eliminate current methods involving the direct or indirect use of animals. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-8980 | 94 | hr | 8980 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-07-28 | 1975-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 9 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:37Z | |
| 94-hr-8844 | 94 | hr | 8844 | 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 | 1975-07-23 | 1975-07-23 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 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 | |
| 94-hr-8793 | 94 | hr | 8793 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-07-22 | 1975-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 6 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:32Z | |
| 94-hr-8824 | 94 | hr | 8824 | A bill to prohibit the use of dogs by the Department of Defense in connection with the research, testing, development, or evaluation of radioactive, chemical, or biological warfare agents, and to require the Department of Defense to develop and use, where feasible, alternative, nonanimal methods of experimentation. | Animals | 1975-07-22 | 1975-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] | NJ | D | M000796 | 0 | Prohibits the utilization of funds appropriated for the use of the Department of Defense for purposes of conducting any research, testing, or evaluation in which dogs are used if such research, testing, or evaluation is conducted for the purpose of developing or improving any radioactive, chemical, or biological warfare agent. Restricts Department of Defense appropriated funds use in the area of dog procurement. Directs the Department of Defense to develop new research methods for its research projects, where feasible, to complement or eliminate current methods involving the direct or indirect use of animals. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-8778 | 94 | hr | 8778 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-07-21 | 1975-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 24 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:32Z | |
| 94-hr-8779 | 94 | hr | 8779 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-07-21 | 1975-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 24 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:32Z | |
| 94-hr-8780 | 94 | hr | 8780 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-07-21 | 1975-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 5 | 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 and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:46:32Z | |
| 94-sres-216 | 94 | sres | 216 | Resolution relating to the eradication of brucellosis. | Animals | 1975-07-21 | 1975-09-29 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] | KY | D | H000905 | 9 | Requests the Secretary of Agriculture to submit, to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry of the Senate, a plan for the eradication of the animal disease brucellosis over a five-year period. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 94-hjres-574 | 94 | hjres | 574 | Joint resolution to save the great whales from extinction by amending the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to impose an embargo on the products of all foreign enterprises engaged in commercial whaling. | Animals | 1975-07-18 | 1975-07-18 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 16 | Revises the Fisherman's Protective Act by directing the Secretary of Commerce, before the close of the ninety-day period after the date of the enactment of this Act, to identify any foreign enterprise engaging in commercial whaling. States that the names of such enterprises shall be published in the Federal Register. States that it shall be unlawful for any article produced or distributed by such enterprise to be imported into the United States. Provides that such sanctions shall continue until the foreign enterprise concerned has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Provides that any action by such an enterprise to dismantle or convert any vessel used in commercial whaling shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence that such enterprise has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Specifies that the sanctions shall continue to apply to any such enterprise which transfers whaling equipment to another enterprise which is engaged in whaling. | 2024-08-01T19:21:52Z | |
| 94-hr-8706 | 94 | hr | 8706 | 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 | 1975-07-17 | 1975-07-17 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Johnson, Albert W. [R-PA-23] | PA | R | J000115 | 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 | |
| 94-hr-8623 | 94 | hr | 8623 | 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 | 1975-07-14 | 1975-07-14 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | H000465 | 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 | |
| 94-s-2070 | 94 | s | 2070 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1975-07-09 | 1975-07-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 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 verifying that the animals are sound and healthy. 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. | 2025-09-02T18:51:38Z | |
| 94-hjres-539 | 94 | hjres | 539 | Joint resolution to save the great whales from extinction by amending the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to impose an embargo on the products of all foreign enterprises engaged in commercial whaling. | Animals | 1975-07-08 | 1975-07-08 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27] | CA | R | B000330 | 10 | Revises the Fisherman's Protective Act by directing the Secretary of Commerce, before the close of the ninety-day period after the date of the enactment of this Act, to identify any foreign enterprise engaging in commercial whaling. States that the names of such enterprises shall be published in the Federal Register. States that it shall be unlawful for any article produced or distributed by such enterprise to be imported into the United States. Provides that such sanctions shall continue until the foreign enterprise concerned has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Provides that any action by such an enterprise to dismantle or convert any vessel used in commercial whaling shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence that such enterprise has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Specifies that the sanctions shall continue to apply to any such enterprise which transfers whaling equipment to another enterprise which is engaged in whaling. | 2024-08-01T19:21:51Z | |
| 94-hr-8367 | 94 | hr | 8367 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1975-07-08 | 1975-07-08 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 4 | 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. | 2024-08-01T19:27:51Z | |
| 94-hr-8440 | 94 | hr | 8440 | 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 | 1975-07-08 | 1975-07-08 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 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 | |
| 94-hr-8092 | 94 | hr | 8092 | A bill to extend the authorization for appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973. | Animals | 1975-06-20 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3] | MO | D | S001057 | 10 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-887) Authorizes appropriations, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as follows: $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $25,000,000 for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 to the Department of the Interior to carry out its functions under such Act; and $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $500,000 for the transition period through September 30, 1976, and $5,000,000 for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 to the Department of Commerce to carry out its functions under such Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z |
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