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To restrict the use of steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps on animals in the United States.

USA115th CongressHR-1629| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2017
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (15)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act This bill bans steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps. Steel-jaw leghold traps are certain spring-powered devices with steel jaws that are designed to snap closed on animals. Conibear traps consist of metal frames hinged at the center point and powered by two torsion springs that create a scissor-like action designed to kill an animal by snapping its spine. Cage traps, box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and mouse or rat snap traps are not included in the ban. The bill establishes penalties for violating this ban. The Department of the Interior must pay a reward for information that leads to a conviction of a violation of this bill, unless the information was provided by on duty officers or employees of federal, state, or local governments. The reward must be 50% of the fine paid.
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Timeline
Mar 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 20, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Mar 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Mar 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • March 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 20, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • March 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.


  • March 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCustoms enforcementHunting and fishingLegal fees and court costsTrade restrictions

To restrict the use of steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps on animals in the United States.

USA115th CongressHR-1629| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2017
Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act This bill bans steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps. Steel-jaw leghold traps are certain spring-powered devices with steel jaws that are designed to snap closed on animals. Conibear traps consist of metal frames hinged at the center point and powered by two torsion springs that create a scissor-like action designed to kill an animal by snapping its spine. Cage traps, box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and mouse or rat snap traps are not included in the ban. The bill establishes penalties for violating this ban. The Department of the Interior must pay a reward for information that leads to a conviction of a violation of this bill, unless the information was provided by on duty officers or employees of federal, state, or local governments. The reward must be 50% of the fine paid.
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Timeline
Mar 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 20, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Mar 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Mar 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • March 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 20, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • March 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.


  • March 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (15)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCustoms enforcementHunting and fishingLegal fees and court costsTrade restrictions