Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts.
USA115th CongressHRES-1177| House
| Updated: 12/12/2018
Michael T. McCaul
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (4)
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Recognizes China's postponement of its directive to allow rhinoceros horn and tiger bone to be used for medical and scientific research, and encourages China to maintain its ban on such use of rhinoceros and tiger parts. Condemns: (1) the illegal killing, sale, or trade in the parts and product of rhinoceros and tigers from any source; and (2) the farming of rhinoceros and tigers to meet demand for their body parts. Expresses support for the protection of rhinoceros and tiger populations to prevent extinction.
View Full TextSuggested Questions
Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better
Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Animals
AfricaAsiaChinaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEndangered and threatened speciesHunting and fishingMammalsMedical researchOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts.
USA115th CongressHRES-1177| House
| Updated: 12/12/2018
Recognizes China's postponement of its directive to allow rhinoceros horn and tiger bone to be used for medical and scientific research, and encourages China to maintain its ban on such use of rhinoceros and tiger parts. Condemns: (1) the illegal killing, sale, or trade in the parts and product of rhinoceros and tigers from any source; and (2) the farming of rhinoceros and tigers to meet demand for their body parts. Expresses support for the protection of rhinoceros and tiger populations to prevent extinction.
View Full TextSuggested Questions
Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better
Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Michael T. McCaul
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (4)
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Animals
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AfricaAsiaChinaCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEndangered and threatened speciesHunting and fishingMammalsMedical researchOrganized crimeSmuggling and traffickingWildlife conservation and habitat protection