Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species Act

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2158

Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species Act - Eases restrictions on transporting invasive animals under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 for the transport of the Burmese python, Indian python, Northern African python, Southern African python, and Yellow anaconda. Allows an intermediate stop during the transport of those snakes if: (1) the stop is made in a designated airport in the course of transport that begins at a designated airport and ends at a place outside of the United States no later than 48 hours after the transport begins, (2) the transport does not include a stop in Hawaii, or (3) the snake is in a qualified secure container during transport between aircraft used to transport the snake outside of the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 2158

Bill HR 2158 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2013. Bill HR 2158 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2013.  Bill HR 2158's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443. as of September 15, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2158

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2158

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

Aviation and airportsPest managementReptilesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2158

Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species ActExpedited Departure of Certain Snake Species ActExpedited Departure of Certain Snake Species ActTo exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 the expedited removal from the United States of certain snake species, and for other purposes.
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