Bear Protection Act of 2020

Senate Bill 3196 - Bear Protection Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3196 Bear Protection Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3196

Bear Protection Act of 2020

This bill prohibits a person from knowingly importing, exporting, selling, possessing, transporting, or receiving bear viscera or related products, except for limited acts carried out solely to enforce wildlife protection laws.

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Current Status of Bill S 3196

Bill S 3196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2020. Bill S 3196 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2020. Bill S 3196's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of January 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3196

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3196

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

- International law and treaties

- Mammals

- Trade restrictions

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3196

Bear Protection Act of 2020

A bill to 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.