Bear Protection Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 7:32 PM

Bear Protection Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the import, export, and commerce of bear viscera or related products except for limited acts carried out solely to enforce wildlife protection laws.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 2264
Introduced on
2019-04-10
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/10/2019
Text
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Bear Protection Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the import, export, and commerce of bear viscera or related products except for limited acts carried out solely to enforce wildlife protection laws.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Animals
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Animal protection and human-animal relationships•
Civil actions and liability•
Crimes against animals and natural resources•
Department of the Interior•
Endangered and threatened species•
Foreign Trade and International Finance•
International law and treaties•
Mammals•
Trade restrictions•
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Comments

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Member:  
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Member:  
Tulsi Gabbard

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/4/2021

Bear Protection Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the import, export, and commerce of bear viscera or related products except for limited acts carried out solely to enforce wildlife protection laws.

Latest Action6/25/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.