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95-s-3616 95 s 3616 A Bill to permit the Secretary of the Interior to use the chemical compound sodium monofloracetate for the purpose of controlling the population of coyotes on public lands, and for other purposes Animals 1978-10-13 1978-10-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to purchase and use the chemical compound sodium monofloracetate to control the coyote population on public lands. Allows the manufacture, interstate shipping, or selling of such compound if it is for the use of the Secretary of the Interior. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
95-hr-14318 95 hr 14318 Animal Biological Products Act Animals 1978-10-12 1978-10-12 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9] VA R W000121 2 Animal Biological Products Act - Prohibits the production, sale, shipment, or delivery for shipment in the United States of any animal biological product which is: (1) misrepresented or unsatisfactory; or (2) not produced at a licensed establishment under a valid product license issued by the Secretary of Agriculture and in compliance with this Act or any regualtions promulgated pursuant to it. Defines "animal biological product" as any product (e.g. a vaccine, bacterin, antiserum, antitoxin, toxoid, allergen, or diagnostic antigen, but excluding antibiotics or hormones) which is prepared from, derived from, or prepared with micro-organisms, or the growth products of micro-organisms, or animal tissues, or animal fluids, or other substances of natural or synthetic origin, and which is intended for use in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or cure of animal diseases through a specific immune process. Provides for the issuance, or denial, of establishment licenses (for establishments producing animal biological products), product licenses, and import permits. Provides for the suspension and revocation of such licenses and permits, and for judicial review of suspensions and revocations. Authorizes the Secretary to obtain, without charge, prerelease samples of a biological product to test and examine such product to determine whether it is pure, safe, potent, and efficacious, and otherwise in compliance with this Act. Permits the Secretary to issue, without hearing, a "Stop Sale, Transport, or Use" order, for a period not to exceed 30 days, whenever he has reason to believe that a biological product is misrepresented or unsatisfactory, or otherwise not in compliance with this Act. Provides for the seizure, condemnation, and destruction of such a product in a judicial proceeding. Requires licensees and permittees to keep records and give access to examiners sent by the Secretary. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for the violation of provisions of this Act. Repeals provisons of the Act of March 4, 1913, wit… 2025-09-02T17:11:40Z  
95-hr-14240 95 hr 14240 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1978-10-04 1978-10-04 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 1 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:07:07Z  
95-hr-13779 95 hr 13779 Animal Welfare Act Amendments Animals 1978-08-08 1978-08-08 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 6 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal). 2025-09-02T17:11:21Z  
95-hr-13707 95 hr 13707 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1978-08-02 1978-08-02 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 1 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:06:46Z  
95-hr-13428 95 hr 13428 Animal Welfare Act Amendments Animals 1978-07-12 1978-07-12 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 16 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal). 2025-09-02T17:11:06Z  
95-hr-13401 95 hr 13401 Animal Welfare Act Animals 1978-07-10 1978-07-10 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] NY R G000417 0 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal). 2025-09-02T17:11:06Z  
95-hr-13300 95 hr 13300 Animal Welfare Act Amendments Animals 1978-06-28 1978-06-28 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 24 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal). 2025-09-02T17:11:00Z  
95-hr-13254 95 hr 13254 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1978-06-22 1978-06-22 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29] NY D P000134 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:06:19Z  
95-hr-13022 95 hr 13022 Animal Welfare Act Amendments Animals 1978-06-07 1978-06-07 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 1 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal). 2025-09-02T17:10:51Z  
95-s-3180 95 s 3180 Animal Welfare Act Amendments Animals 1978-06-07 1978-06-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] IN D B000254 3 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal). 2025-09-02T17:14:17Z  
95-s-3137 95 s 3137 Public Coursing Prevention Act Animals 1978-05-24 1978-05-24 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Public Coursing Prevention Act - Prohibits any person from knowingly sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in any public coursing. Establishes penalties for the violation of this Act. 2025-09-02T17:14:16Z  
95-hr-12771 95 hr 12771 A bill to establish a National Zoological Foundation. Animals 1978-05-17 1978-05-17 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 1 Establishes in the executive branch the National Zoological Foundation consisting of a National Zoological Board and a Director. Directs the Foundation to award scholarships for the training of staff members for zoos and aquariums, initiate and support research to improve the welfare of animals in zoos and aquariums, establish accreditation standards for zoos and aquariums, and to make specified project and program grants. Authorizes the Foundation to initiate and support appropriate research at academic and other nonprofit institutions. 2024-08-01T20:05:52Z  
95-hr-12623 95 hr 12623 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1978-05-09 1978-05-09 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] NY D R000232 9 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:05:52Z  
95-hr-12596 95 hr 12596 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1978-05-08 1978-05-08 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 2 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:05:47Z  
95-hr-12435 95 hr 12435 Elephant Protection Act Animals 1978-05-01 1978-05-01 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23] CA D B000318 11 Elephant Protection Act - Prohibits the import, export, possession, transport, or sale of any elephant product. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for acts herein prohibited for scientific purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Establishes rewards for persons providing information regarding violations of this Act. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce this Act, and to promulgate regulations for such enforcement. Permits citizens suits to enforce this Act. 2025-09-02T17:10:31Z  
95-hr-12332 95 hr 12332 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1978-04-25 1978-04-25 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 4 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:05:38Z  
95-hr-12362 95 hr 12362 A bill to establish a National Zoological Foundation. Animals 1978-04-25 1978-04-25 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 8 Establishes in the executive branch the National Zoological Foundation consisting of a National Zoological Board and a Director. Directs the Foundation to award scholarships for the training of staff members for zoos and aquariums, initiate and support research to improve the welfare of animals in zoos and aquariums, establish accreditation standards for zoos and aquariums, and to make specified project and program grants. Authorizes the Foundation to initiate and support appropriate research at academic and other nonprofit institutions. 2024-08-01T20:05:34Z  
95-s-2947 95 s 2947 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to regulate the exportation and transportation of animal semen. Animals 1978-04-19 1978-04-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to regulate the exportation and transportation of animal semen. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
95-s-2948 95 s 2948 A bill to amend the Act of July 2, 1962, to authorize intrastate quarantines under extraordinary emergency conditions, to authorize United States marshals to serve warrants under the Act, and for other purposes. Animals 1978-04-19 1978-04-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or regulate the movement within a State of animals, animal carcasses, products and articles as he deems necessary to eradicate or to prevent the dissemination of specified animal diseases. Permits any U.S. marshal to execute search or seizure warrants in connection with animal disease prevention or eradication. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
95-hr-11959 95 hr 11959 Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Animals 1978-04-10 1978-04-10 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Conable, Barber B., Jr. [R-NY-35] NY R C000666 2 Title I: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Plan Development and Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Project Implementation - Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe by regulation such standards as are necessary and appropriate to insure that conservation plans developed by designated State agencies with financial assistance under this Act result in the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretary shall review and approve State conservation plans. Provides for the reimbursement of State costs for developing and revising conservation plans and implementing nongame fish and wildlife projects. Allocates certain funds from the Fish and Wildlife Fund to be used for the administration of this Act, and for reimbursement of States. Title II: Excise Taxes on Camping Equipment, Binoculars and Spotting Scopes and Wild Bird Supplies - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a tax upon the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of specified camping equipment and wild bird supplies. 2025-09-02T17:10:13Z  
95-hr-11374 95 hr 11374 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1978-03-08 1978-03-08 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 20 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:04:59Z  
95-hr-11393 95 hr 11393 A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility and desirability of protecting and preserving the St. Charles swamp for wildlife management and other purposes. Animals 1978-03-08 1978-03-08 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] LA R T000362 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility and desirability of protecting and preserving the wildlife resources of the Saint Charles Parish Swamp in the State of Louisiana. 2024-08-01T20:04:55Z  
95-hr-11321 95 hr 11321 Elephant Protection Act Animals 1978-03-07 1978-03-07 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23] CA D B000318 24 Elephant Protection Act - Prohibits the import, export, possession, transport, or sale of any elephant product. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for acts herein prohibited for scientific purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Establishes rewards for persons providing information regarding violations of this Act. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce this Act, and to promulgate regulations for such enforcement. Permits citizens suits to enforce this Act. 2025-09-02T17:09:54Z  
95-hr-11322 95 hr 11322 Elephant Protection Act Animals 1978-03-07 1978-03-07 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23] CA D B000318 24 Elephant Protection Act - Prohibits the import, export, possession, transport, or sale of any elephant product. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for acts herein prohibited for scientific purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Establishes rewards for persons providing information regarding violations of this Act. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce this Act, and to promulgate regulations for such enforcement. Permits citizens suits to enforce this Act. 2025-09-02T17:09:49Z  
95-hr-11323 95 hr 11323 Elephant Protection Act Animals 1978-03-07 1978-03-07 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23] CA D B000318 22 Elephant Protection Act - Prohibits the import, export, possession, transport, or sale of any elephant product. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for acts herein prohibited for scientific purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Establishes rewards for persons providing information regarding violations of this Act. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce this Act, and to promulgate regulations for such enforcement. Permits citizens suits to enforce this Act. 2025-09-02T17:09:49Z  
95-hr-11295 95 hr 11295 A bill to establish a National Zoological Foundation. Animals 1978-03-03 1978-03-03 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 0 Establishes in the executive branch the National Zoological Foundation consisting of a National Zoological Board and a Director. Directs the Foundation to award scholarships for the training of staff members for zoos and aquariums, initiate and support research to improve the welfare of animals in zoos and aquariums, establish accreditation standards for zoos and aquariums, and to make specified project and program grants. Authorizes the Foundation to initiate and support appropriate research at academic and other nonprofit institutions. 2024-08-01T20:04:48Z  
95-hr-10915 95 hr 10915 A bill to assist the States in developing comprehensive fish and wildlife resource management plans and in implementing such plans with respect to nongame fish and wildlife. Animals 1978-02-14 1978-02-14 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Conable, Barber B., Jr. [R-NY-35] NY R C000666 2 Title I: Financial Assistance for Comprehensive Fish and Wildlife Resource Management Planning - Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Establishes the Fish and Wildlife Fund to assist the States in developing management plans, and implementing the nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs included therein. States that the Fund shall consist of an amount equal to all revenues accruing each fiscal year from any tax imposed on specified camping equipment and wild bird supplies, pursuant to an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as set forth in Title II of this Act. States that any monies from the Fund, neither obligated or expended at the end of a specified period, shall be made available to the Secretary of the Interior for expenditures under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. Sets forth the procedure for apportionment of the Fund among the States. Makes eligibility for participation in the Fund contingent upon the development of a State management plan which is consistent with standards prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to prescribe by requlation management plan standards which will result in the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats in a systemic and comprehensive manner. Sets forth the procedure by which any State which has developed a management plan shall apply to the Secretary for approval of such plan. States the terms and conditions, including the expenditure of specified matching funds, with which any State receiving financial assistance under this title must comply. Title II: Excise Taxes on Camping Equipment, Binoculars and Spotting Scopes and Wild Bird Supplies - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a tax upon the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of specified camping equipment and wild bird supplies. 2024-08-01T20:04:31Z  
95-hr-10919 95 hr 10919 Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Animals 1978-02-14 1978-02-14 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 17 Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to any State to assist such State in developing a comprehensive fish and wildlife resource management plan. Directs the Secretary to prescribe by regulation standards to provide that management plans developed by the States under this Act result in the conservation of fish and wildlife. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretary shall consider for approval State management plans. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States having approved nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs to assist such States in implementing such programs. Establishes limitations on the amount of such grants and the procedure for allocation among States. Sets forth the terms and conditions of such grants. 2025-09-02T17:09:37Z  
95-hr-10882 95 hr 10882 Sikes Act Amendments Animals 1978-02-09 1978-07-10 Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 95-368. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 9 (House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments) Sikes Act Amendments - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 to carry out conservation programs on military reservations and to fulfill responsibilities under cooperative plans, including those for enhancements of fish and wildlife habitat and development of recreation facilities. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Interior for fiscal years 1979 through 1981 to carry out conservation programs on public lands, including data collection, research, planning and rehabilitation programs. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for conservation programs. Requires that in requesting funds, the Secretary of Agriculture shall take into account fish and wildlife program needs identified in State plans as developed under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. Provides that if requested appropriations are less than those authorized, the requesting Secretaries shall report to Congress the reason why and the plans for otherwise carrying out the programs. 2025-09-02T17:09:41Z  
95-hr-10883 95 hr 10883 A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973 during fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981. Animals 1978-02-09 1978-03-31 Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1026. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 4 Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations to carry out the purposes of such Act during fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981. 2024-08-01T20:04:31Z  
95-hr-10522 95 hr 10522 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1978-01-24 1978-01-24 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] NY D R000232 24 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:04:15Z  
95-hr-10523 95 hr 10523 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1978-01-24 1978-01-24 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] NY D R000232 24 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:04:15Z  
95-hr-10524 95 hr 10524 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1978-01-24 1978-01-24 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] NY D R000232 8 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:04:15Z  
95-hr-10484 95 hr 10484 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1978-01-23 1978-01-23 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:04:18Z  
95-hr-10457 95 hr 10457 A bill to permit the private, noncommercial ownership of feral burros and wild horses. Animals 1978-01-19 1978-01-19 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 or the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the private, noncommercial ownership of excess wild free-roaming horses and burros. 2024-08-01T20:04:18Z  
95-hr-10255 95 hr 10255 Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Animals 1977-12-07 1978-04-04 Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1036. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 18 (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1036) Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to designated State agencies to assist in the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Directs the Secretary to prescribe by regulation standards to provide that management plans result in the conservation of fish and wildlife. Establishes standards for each preliminary conservation plan and comprehensive conservation plan. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretary shall consider for approval State management plans. Authorizes the reimbursement for costs incurred by a State in developing or revising a conservation plan and for implementing nongame fish and wildlife projects. Stipulates that such reimbursements to States for preliminary conservation plans and the implementation of projects under such plans be for cost incurred before September 30, 1988. States that after October 1, 1988, no more than 75 percent matching Federal funds may be received by a State for the development, revision, or implementation of any comprehensive conservation plan. Sets forth the terms and conditions of reimbursement. Establishes an allocation formula for funds appropriated for administration and reimbursement of States. Authorizes the Secretary and other appropriate Federal departments or agencies to assist through loan of personnel, equipment, or information in the development or revision of any State's conservation plans. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $10,000,000 for each fiscal year 1979, 1980, and 1981 for reimbursements of costs to States with respect to development and revision. Authorizes the appropriation not to exceed $90,000,000, for the period beginning October 1, 1978 through September 30, 1981, for reimbursements made to States implementing nongame fish and wildlife conservation projects. 2025-09-02T17:09:17Z  
95-hr-10204 95 hr 10204 A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out conservation programs on military reservations and public lands during fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981. Animals 1977-12-01 1977-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] FL D S000406 1 Authorizes appropriations to carry out wildlife conservation programs on military reservations and public lands through fiscal year 1981. 2024-08-01T20:03:58Z  
95-hr-10083 95 hr 10083 Elephant Protection Act Animals 1977-11-15 1977-11-15 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23] CA D B000318 0 Elephant Protection Act - Prohibits the import, export, possession, transport, or sale of any elephant product. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for acts herein prohibited for scientific purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Establishes rewards for persons providing information regarding violations of this Act. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce this Act, and to promulgate regulations for such enforcement. Permits citizens suits to enforce this Act. 2025-09-02T17:09:10Z  
95-s-2265 95 s 2265 Marine Migratory Fish Conservation and Study Act Animals 1977-10-31 1977-10-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] CT R W000253 0 Marine Migratory Fish Conservation and Study Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit to the President and Congress a National Migratory Fish Species Conservation and Management Plan to establish a program of conservation and management of migratory fish species of the United States. Sets forth classifications to be used in establishing such conservation and management programs for migratory fish species. Authorizes the Secretary to make Federal grants to coastal States to assist programs to manage migratory fish species within State waters. Directs the Secretary to establish an Office of Migratory Fish to administer this Act. Requires the Secretary to establish a program to conduct comprehensive scientific studies of migratory fish species and their environmental requirements. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties, including forfeiture, for activities prohibited under this Act. Stipulates that this Act shall be enforced by the Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and by the enforcement authorities of individual States within their territorial waters. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1979 through 1983 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-09-02T17:13:42Z  
95-s-2223 95 s 2223 A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of mammals and birds. Animals 1977-10-20 1977-10-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] IN D B000254 0 Declares it the policy of Congress to discourage the use of steel leghold traps and other painful, sublethal devices in the trapping of mammals and birds. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations prescribing acceptable methods for trapping mammals and birds on Federal lands. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violation of such regulations. Directs the appointment of an advisory commission on traps designed for capturing mammals or birds. Requires any person engaged in trapping on Federal lands to pass a proficiency test to obtain a permit. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for selling, transporting, or carrying unapproved traps in interstate or foreign commerce. Prohibits the interstate or foreign shipment of any hide, skin, feathers, or by products thereof taken from a mammal or bird which has been captured on any lands with an unapproved trap. Directs the Secretary to publish regulations for enforcement of such prohibition. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for the use of unapproved traps, or for the failure to maintain approved traps according to regulations, upon Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to publish regulations regarding the inspection and clearance of traps. Restricts the trapping or capturing of animals and birds on Federal lands. Limits the participation of Federal agencies in activities or programs involving trapping for recreational or commercial purposes. Authorizes the appropriation of funds to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
95-s-2151 95 s 2151 A bill to authorize loans for the establishment of local, public, low-cost, nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Animals 1977-09-27 1977-09-27 Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 3 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make loans to local government units with populations of at least 100,000 persons for the establishment of nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing maximum fees for such services. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years to carry out this Act. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
95-hr-9125 95 hr 9125 Animal Clinic Loan Act Animals 1977-09-15 1977-09-15 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 0 Animal Clinic Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make loans, not exceeding $50,000, to certain municipalities for the construction and operation of nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Sets forth requirements with respect to the control of dogs and cats which must be met by a municipality as a condition for receiving such a loan. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-09-02T17:08:42Z  
95-hr-9060 95 hr 9060 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1977-09-12 1977-09-12 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 1 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:03:09Z  
95-hjres-574 95 hjres 574 Joint resolution calling for an immediate and appropriate moratorium on the killing of polar bears. Animals 1977-08-04 1977-08-04 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 0 Directs the President to seek a treaty with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and other interested nations calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of polar bears. 2024-08-01T19:57:13Z  
95-hr-8606 95 hr 8606 Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Animals 1977-07-28 1977-07-28 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 1 Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prescribe standards which all State nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs must meet to be eligible for program operating grants. Authorizes any State to apply to the Secretary for program planning and operating grants for nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs. Establishes limitations on the amount of such grants and the procedures for allocation among States. Requires each Federal department and agency with management authority over land and water resources to review its existing programs to determine the feasibility of including conservation measures for nongame fish and wildlife within such lands or waters. Authorizes such departments and agencies to enter into cooperative agreements with designated States to carry out such programs. Authorizes appropriations for the grants established under this Act. 2025-09-02T17:08:23Z  
95-hr-8624 95 hr 8624 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-07-28 1977-07-28 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 24 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:02:41Z  
95-hr-8625 95 hr 8625 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-07-28 1977-07-28 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 24 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:02:48Z  
95-hr-8626 95 hr 8626 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-07-28 1977-07-28 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 11 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:02:48Z  
95-hr-8507 95 hr 8507 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-07-25 1977-07-25 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9] NJ R H000722 0 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:02:34Z  
95-hr-8161 95 hr 8161 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Amendments Animals 1977-06-30 1977-06-30 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 2 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 such Act to: (1) projects on the Continental shelf; (2) projects for offshore mineral development; and (3) projects by wholly owned Government corporations. 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 primary justification for adopting or rejecting a recommendation in such a report. Requires the app… 2025-09-02T17:08:04Z  
95-hr-8068 95 hr 8068 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel-jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-06-28 1977-06-28 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2] PA D N000113 0 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:02:25Z  
95-hr-7656 95 hr 7656 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1977-06-08 1977-06-08 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] GA D B000839 0 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:59Z  
95-hr-7618 95 hr 7618 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 1977-06-06 1977-06-06 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, 1980. 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 in areas where the wolf is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. 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 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:58Z  
95-hr-7339 95 hr 7339 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-05-23 1977-05-23 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 0 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:52Z  
95-hr-7356 95 hr 7356 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 1977-05-23 1977-05-23 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, 1980. 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 in areas where the wolf is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. 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 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:50Z  
95-s-1552 95 s 1552 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 1977-05-18 1977-05-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 0 Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce or of the Interior, as appropriate to the respective jurisdiction of each under such Act to issue permits for the taking of marine mammals in specified numbers incidental to commercial fishing operations for yellowfin tuna during the 1977 and 1978 calendar years. Requires the Secretary to establish and maintain a program under which observers are placed aboard fishing vessels to collect data relevant to the conservation of porpoise stocks, and to observe the fishing methods and gear used in fishing for yellowfin tuna. Requires the Secretary to place such an observer aboard each fishing vessel of four hundred tons or more for each fishing trip. Prohibits the issuance of such permit for 1978 unless the permittee agrees to provide the Secretary with a suitable vessel with which to carry out further research regarding fishing gear and methods which will reduce the incidental taking of marine mammals and the conservation of porpoise stocks. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
95-hr-7086 95 hr 7086 A bill to provide assistance in improving zoos and aquariums by creating a National Zoological and Aquarium Corporation. Animals 1977-05-11 1977-05-11 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 0 Creates as an agency of the United States the National Zoological and Aquarium Corporation. Requires the Corporation to revise standards for the national accreditation of zoos and aquariums in the several States and District of Columbia. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) provide the technical services of Federal officers employees to assist such zoos and aquariums in complying with such accreditation standards; (2) make grants to certain nonprofit organizations for training and research, and to certain public nonprofit zoos and aquariums for model programs and pilot projects; and (3) insure mortgages executed by accredited zoos and aquariums. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee loans made by non-Federal lenders to zoos and aquariums unable to obtain a mortgage loan with insurance provided by this Act. Establishes a revolving fund to be available to the Corporation to carry out this Act. Authorizes the Corporation to borrow money and to issue and sell obligations up to a specified amount to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:36Z  
95-hr-7121 95 hr 7121 A bill to permit the private noncommercial ownership of feral burros and wild horses. Animals 1977-05-11 1977-05-11 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 or the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the private, noncommercial ownership of excess wild free-roaming horses and burros. 2024-08-01T20:01:46Z  
95-hr-6970 95 hr 6970 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 1977-05-05 1977-06-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 0 (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #295 (334-20)) Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to issue permits for the taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations for yellowfin tuna. Sets forth the number and kind of such mammals which may be taken for 1977. Directs the Secretary to make progressive annual reductions in such number. Directs the Secretary to refuse to issue such a permit to an individual who exceeds, by 100 percent, the permissible level of marine mammal fatalities. Permits the authorization of such an individual to fish, provided that such individual completes a suitable 30 day training program and demonstrates an improved ability to reduce porpoise mortality. Authorizes the Secretary not to deny such an individual the authority to fish if the excess in fatalities was due to unforeseeable weather conditions or unforeseeable gear failure. Directs that no permit be issued in 1978 unless the permittee pays the Secretary a special assessment of $2,000,000, and directs the permittee to collect the assessment, in an equitable manner, from the certified masters. Directs that the Secretary determine industry and individual kill factors of marine mammals for each fishing period, and stipulates that the Secretary make an incentive payment to each certified master whose individual kill factor is equal to or less than one-half of the industry's kill factor. Mandates that if an individual's kill factor exceeds the industry's kill factor, the vessel owner must pay a fee to the Secretary. Permits, until March 31, 1979, the taking of the eastern stock of spinner dolphin, despite the fact that such stock has been designated as depleted. Directs the Secretaries of State and Commerce to commence bilateral negotiations with appropriate foreign governments and within the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission to establish an observer program for foreign-flag vessels engaging in fishing for yellowfin tuna or porpoise. Requires … 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
95-hr-6379 95 hr 6379 Long Term Environmental Research Act Animals 1977-04-20 1977-04-20 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 0 Long-Term Environmental Research Act - Authorizes the creation of a National Center for Long-Term Environmental Research as a nonprofit corporation. Stipulates that the incorporators of the Center shall consist of the Director of the National Science Foundation, the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Directs the Center to identify, develop, and recommend long-term alternative research priorities and policies for dealing with environmental problems. Requires public disclosure of the activities of the Center. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 for expenses of the Center for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982. Requires an annual audit of the finances of the Center and an annual report of the Center's activities to the President and the Congress. 2025-09-02T17:07:10Z  
95-hr-6453 95 hr 6453 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 1977-04-20 1977-04-20 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, 1980. 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 in areas where the wolf is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. 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 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:18Z  
95-sjres-46 95 sjres 46 A joint resolution to establish a national policy for the taking of predatory or scavenging mammals and birds on public lands. Animals 1977-04-07 1977-04-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Prohibits all taking of wolves and other predators or scavengers naturally occurring on public lands unless such taking is approved by the Secretary having primary jurisdiction over such lands, after consideration of public comment on the proposed taking, and consultation with the President's Council on Environmental Quality and with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce this Act. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
95-hr-6207 95 hr 6207 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out State cooperative programs under the Endangered Species Act of 1963. Animals 1977-04-06 1977-04-06 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] CA D L000221 12 Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise the requirements necessary for State programs to be deemed adequate and active programs for the conservation of endangered species and to qualify for Federal assistance under the Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 for State cooperative programs under the Act. 2024-08-01T20:01:02Z  
95-hr-6250 95 hr 6250 A bill to provide certain authority respecting the sale of certain wild horses and burros on public lands pursuant to contracts providing for humane care treatment. Animals 1977-04-06 1977-04-06 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Ullman, Al [D-OR-2] OR D U000004 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts for the sale of certain free-roaming wild horses and burros on public lands. Stipulates that such contracts shall contain covenants requiring such animals to receive humane care and treatment. 2024-08-01T20:01:13Z  
95-hr-5952 95 hr 5952 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-04-04 1977-04-04 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 1 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:00:56Z  
95-hjres-358 95 hjres 358 Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. Animals 1977-03-28 1977-03-28 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 10 Requires the President to seek a treaty or other arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. 2024-08-01T19:57:04Z  
95-hr-5668 95 hr 5668 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 1977-03-28 1977-03-28 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 11 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, 1980. 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 in areas where the wolf is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. 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 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:00:49Z  
95-hr-5670 95 hr 5670 A bill to prevent the unnecessary large-scale killing of birds or mammals. Animals 1977-03-28 1977-03-28 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 10 Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, to promulgate regulations which must be complied with before any large-scale killing of birds or mammals shall be permitted. Prohibits any such killing until an environmental impact statement has been approved. Prohibits the eradication or suppression of certain animals injurious to agriculture or to other animals until an environmental impact statement has been approved by the Administrator and the Secretary. 2024-08-01T20:00:55Z  
95-s-1140 95 s 1140 Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Animals 1977-03-28 1978-05-24 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 26 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 95-872) Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to State nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs. Requires that the Secretary develop and publish guidelines for State management plans and projects within six months of the date of enactment of this Act. 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 the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation 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. 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 or interests therein (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 agreements with State agencies for such efforts. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981 to carry out this Act. 2025-09-02T17:12:56Z  
95-hr-5104 95 hr 5104 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. Animals 1977-03-16 1977-03-16 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 6 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. 2024-08-01T20:00:29Z  
95-hr-5105 95 hr 5105 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. Animals 1977-03-16 1977-03-16 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 8 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. 2024-08-01T20:00:29Z  
95-hjres-327 95 hjres 327 Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. Animals 1977-03-14 1977-03-14 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 11 Requires the President to seek a treaty or other arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. 2024-08-01T19:57:04Z  
95-hr-4995 95 hr 4995 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 1977-03-14 1977-03-14 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 18 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, 1980. 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 in areas where the wolf is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. 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 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T20:00:21Z  
95-hr-4996 95 hr 4996 A bill to prevent the unnecessary large-scale killing of birds or mammals. Animals 1977-03-14 1977-03-14 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 14 Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, to promulgate regulations which must be complied with before any large-scale killing of birds or mammals shall be permitted. Prohibits any such killing until an environmental impact statement has been approved. Prohibits the eradication or suppression of certain animals injurious to agriculture or to other animals until an environmental impact statement has been approved by the Administrator and the Secretary. 2024-08-01T20:00:22Z  
95-hr-4361 95 hr 4361 Save the Whales Act Animals 1977-03-02 1977-03-02 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. 2025-09-02T17:06:14Z  
95-s-818 95 s 818 A bill to end the use of steel-jaw leghold traps. Animals 1977-02-25 1977-02-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 4 Declares the public policy of the United States to prohibit the manufacture, sale, interstate shipment, and use of leg-hold and steel-jaw traps in the United States. Prohibits the shipment into interstate or foreign commerce of fur or leather products which come from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned such traps. Requires the Secretary of State to (1) ban all fur and leather products from animals from foreign countries which have not banned such traps, and (2) publish a list of such countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
95-hconres-130 95 hconres 130 Concurrent resolution pertaining to the methods used on animals in research. Animals 1977-02-24 1977-02-24 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 0 Declares it the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should develop research methods which complement or eliminate current methods involving the use of animals and that no Federal funds should be granted for research projects involving the use of animals if other methods can be successfully substituted. 2024-08-01T19:55:47Z  
95-hr-3801 95 hr 3801 A bill to prevent the unnecessary large-scale killing of birds or mammals. Animals 1977-02-22 1977-02-22 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 0 Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, to promulgate regulations which must be complied with before any large-scale killing of birds or mammals shall be permitted. Prohibits any such killing until an environmental impact statement has been approved. Prohibits the eradication or suppression of certain animals injurious to agriculture or to other animals until an environmental impact statement has been approved by the Administrator and the Secretary. 2024-08-01T19:59:41Z  
95-hjres-264 95 hjres 264 Joint resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. Animals 1977-02-17 1977-02-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 0 Requires the President to seek a treaty or other arrangement with Canada calling for an immediate moratorium on the killing of the eastern timber wolf. 2024-08-01T19:57:04Z  
95-hr-3633 95 hr 3633 A bill to provide additional funds to the States for carrying out restoration projects and programs. Animals 1977-02-17 1978-05-15 Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1196. House Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] LA D B000780 17 Title I: Wildlife Restoration Fund - Amends the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to: (1) make available to any State so much of the appropriation apportioned to it for any fiscal year for hunter education or public target range programs, which remain unexpended at the close of such fiscal year, for use in such programs during the succeeding fiscal year; (2) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to use any such funds, which remain unexpended at the close of such succeeding fiscal year, to assist one or more States in carrying out projects within their hunter education or public target range programs during the two fiscal years following such succeeding fiscal year; (3) authorize the Secretary to use any funds not expended for such projects before the close of such two- fiscal-year period to carry out the Migratory Bird Conservation Act; (4) require that certain revenues from taxes imposed on bows, arrows, and component parts of ammunition for firearms which accrue to the Wildlife Restoration Fund after fiscal year 1975 be apportioned among the States; (5) authorize the Secretary to pay funds to and cooperate with certain agencies of American Samoa in carrying out wildlife restoration projects; (6) include hunter education and public target range programs in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands within the projects which may be funded by the Secretary under the Act; (7) authorize each State to use certain funds apportioned to it under the Act to pay not more than 75 percent of the cost of a hunter education or public target range program, or both; and (8) set forth requirements with respect to the expenditure of Federal funds for public target ranges. Title II: Tax on Sale of Component Parts of Firearm Ammunition - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a tax on specified component parts of ammunition for firearms, and to exempt such articles from tax when purchased with funds appropriated for the military department. 2024-08-01T19:59:35Z  
95-hr-3516 95 hr 3516 A bill to discourage the use of leg-hold or steel jaw traps on animals in the United States. Animals 1977-02-16 1977-02-16 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 0 Prohibits the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of any fur or leather, raw or in finished form, from animals trapped in any State or foreign country which has not banned the manufacture, sale, or use of such traps. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish a list of such States and foreign countries. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:59:30Z  
95-hr-3454 95 hr 3454 Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 Animals 1977-02-09 1978-02-24 Public Law 95-237. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 0 (Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 95-626) Endangered American Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the following national forests as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Coronado National Forest, Arizona; (2) Inyo and Sequoia National Forests, California; (3) Los Padres National Forest, California; (4) White River National Forest, Colorado; (5) Cibola National Forest, New Mexico; (6) Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, New Mexico; (7) Wasatch and Unita National Forest, Utah; (8) Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon; (9) Umatilla National Forest, Oregon and Washington; (10) Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon; (11) Willamette National Forest, Oregon; (12) Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming; and (13) Lolo National Forest, Montana. Designates certain lands in the Nez Perce National Forest, Idaho, as the Gospel-Hump Area. Establishes an advisory committee on the management of the Gospel-Hump Area to Advise the Secretary of Agriculture as to the progress of the fish and game research programs, and the multipurpose resource development plan. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants of funds to agencies and institutions of the State of Idaho to carry out the comprehensive fish and game research program. Requires the Secretary, within four years of the enactment of this Act, to implement a multipurpose resource development plan. Directs the Secretary to prepare a wilderness management plan pursuant to this Act. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
95-hr-3303 95 hr 3303 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 1977-02-08 1977-02-08 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 grizzly bear for the purpose of developing adequate and effective methods of conservation, and to insure humane treatment of such mammals. Calls for an immediate moratorium on all killing of such mammals until the study has been completed, and the Secretary's recommendations implemented. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:59:24Z  
95-hr-3169 95 hr 3169 A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1977-02-07 1977-02-07 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:59:20Z  
95-hr-3170 95 hr 3170 A bill to establish a Commission of Humane Treatment of Animals. Animals 1977-02-07 1977-02-07 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 19 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 on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:59:20Z  
95-hr-2828 95 hr 2828 Animal Clinic Loan Act Animals 1977-02-01 1977-02-01 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 0 Animal Clinic Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make loans, not exceeding $50,000, to certain municipalities for the construction and operation of nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Sets forth requirements with respect to the control of dogs and cats which must be met by a municipality as a condition for receiving such a loan. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-09-02T17:05:18Z  
95-hr-2884 95 hr 2884 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 1977-02-01 1977-02-01 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, 1980. 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 in areas where the wolf is not protected under the Endangered Species Act. 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 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:59:09Z  
95-hr-2448 95 hr 2448 A bill to promote the development of methods of research, experimentation, and testing that minimize the use of, and pain and suffering to, live animals. Animals 1977-01-26 1977-01-26 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for research and development of new methods of research, experimentation, and testing which minimize the use of and the pain inflicted upon, live animals. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:58:58Z  
95-hr-2544 95 hr 2544 Big Thicket National Preserve Act Animals 1977-01-26 1977-01-26 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31] CA D W000571 9 Big Thicket National Preserve Act - Grants the United States Government the right to immediate possession of specified real property within the units of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Makes provisions for the rendering of just compensation for such lands. Permits the Secretary of the Interior, in his discretion, to initiate eminent domain proceedings against improved property if such lands are subject to uses which are detrimental to the stated purposes of this Act. 2025-09-02T17:05:12Z  
95-hr-2299 95 hr 2299 Animal Welfare Act Amendments Animals 1977-01-24 1977-01-24 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] OH D C000164 0 Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act to: (1) subject the intrastate transportation of animals in commerce to the regulations of the Act; and (2) add "intermediate handlers" and "common carriers" to the class of persons or entities subject under the Act to certain licensing requirements, vicarious liability rules, recordkeeping procedures, investigations, and inspections. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate standards governing the treatment of animals transported in commerce. Specifies that no animal may be delivered by persons regulated under the Act to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless accompanied by a certificate issued by a veterinarian certifying that the animal is fit to withstand such travel. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the ages at which different kinds and classes of animals may be so transported. Prohibits transportation in commerce of any animal on a "pay-on-delivery" basis. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to disapprove any standard governing the air transportation of animals which interferes with flight safety. Prohibits the use of interstate commerce or the mails for activities involving dog or animal fighting. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations assuring the humane handling of livestock while being transported in interstate commerce. 2025-09-02T17:05:05Z  
95-hr-2302 95 hr 2302 A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. Animals 1977-01-24 1977-01-24 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] OH D C000164 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 such regulations. 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. 2024-08-01T19:58:47Z  
95-hr-2329 95 hr 2329 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 Animals 1977-01-24 1978-11-08 Public Law 95-616. House Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] CA D L000221 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act - =Title I:= Specifies that only Department of the Interior scientific personnel may be assigned by the Secretary of the Interior to participate in cooperative research and training programs for fish and wildlife resources with universities and other nonprofit organizations. Permits the Secretary to give assistance, involving financial compensation, for research work on fish and wildlife ecology and resource management projects. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce to establish national training programs for State fish and wildlife law enforcement personnel. Authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary for conducting these programs. Authorizes the Secretaries to utilize by agreement the personnel, services, and facilities of other Federal or State agencies to aid in the enforcement of laws relating to fish and wildlife. Sets forth the employment status and authorities of persons so utilized who are not Federal employees. Gives the Secretaries authority to dispose of abandoned or forfeited property. Specifies that no law enforcement agreement or delegation made by the Secretaries prior to enactment of this Act shall be rendered invalid by this Act. Amends specified laws relating to fish and wildlife protection to: (1) make officers and employees of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, designated by the Secretary of the Interior, responsible for enforcing such law; and (2) require forfeiture to the United States of certain seized items, and disposal of such items through the Secretary of the Interior. Sets forth criminal penalties for the murder of Department of Commerce personnel assigned to perform investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions. Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to: (1) permit the Secretary of the Interior to accept certain gifts for the benefit of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Sec… 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
95-hjres-184 95 hjres 184 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 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Amends the Fisherman's Protective Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce, before the 90-day period after the date of enactment of this Act, to identify any foreign enterprise engaged in commercial whaling. Stipulates that it shall be unlawful for any article produced or distributed by such enterprises to be imported into the United States. Requires that such sanctions be enforced by the Secretary of the Treasury, and continue until the foreign enterprise concerned has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Stipulates that any action by such enterprise to dismantle or convert any vessel used in commercial whaling shall be deemed prima facie evidence that such enterprise has ceased to engage in commercial whaling. Specifies that the sanctions shall continue to apply to any enterprise which transfers whaling equipment to another enterprise engaged in whaling. 2024-08-01T19:57:04Z  
95-hr-2030 95 hr 2030 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. Animals 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 12 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. 2024-08-01T19:58:41Z  
95-hr-2031 95 hr 2031 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. Animals 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 12 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. 2024-08-01T19:58:41Z  
95-hr-2032 95 hr 2032 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. Animals 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 5 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. 2024-08-01T19:58:41Z  
95-hr-2033 95 hr 2033 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine. Animals 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 10 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. 2024-08-01T19:58:41Z  
95-hr-2134 95 hr 2134 A bill to amend the Federal law relating to the care and treatment of animals to broaden the categories of persons regulated under such law, to assure that birds in pet stores and zoos are protected, and to increase protection for animals in transit. Animals 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Amends the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act to include certain common carriers and retail pet stores within the definition of "dealer" for purposes of the Act. Excludes from such definition a "hobby breeder" of cats and dogs. Includes within the definition of "animal" those animals previously defined in the Act, as well as birds when used in connection with a retail pet store or zoo. Excludes birds from such definition when used for research, exhibition, or as pets. Makes certain human standards promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture applicable to specified facilities of persons and common carriers licensed under the Act. 2024-08-01T19:58:41Z  
95-hr-2135 95 hr 2135 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 1977-01-19 1977-01-19 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, development, test, or evaluation relating to biological or chemical warfare agents. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  

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