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A bill to end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

USA115th CongressS-1919| Senate 
| Updated: 10/4/2017
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The bill imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. The bill makes any body-gripping traps that are possessed or used in violation of this bill, and any wildlife captured by the use of such traps, including the pelts and raw fur, subject to civil forfeiture. Persons found to be in violation of such prohibition shall pay all associated court costs.
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Mar 16, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1438
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 16, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1438
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1438: To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against animals and natural resourcesLegal fees and court costsOutdoor recreationWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

A bill to end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

USA115th CongressS-1919| Senate 
| Updated: 10/4/2017
Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The bill imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. The bill makes any body-gripping traps that are possessed or used in violation of this bill, and any wildlife captured by the use of such traps, including the pelts and raw fur, subject to civil forfeiture. Persons found to be in violation of such prohibition shall pay all associated court costs.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1438
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 16, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1438
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1438: To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against animals and natural resourcesLegal fees and court costsOutdoor recreationWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection