Bear Poaching Elimination Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-17T14:57:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9631 Bear Poaching Elimination Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/17/2026, 2:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9631

H.R. 9631 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 9, 2026, aims to conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and bear viscera products.

Current Status of Bill HR 9631

Bill HR 9631 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9631 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9631's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9631

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9631

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9631

Bear Poaching Elimination Act

To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and bear viscera products, and for other purposes.