A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to strike the limitation that permits interstate movement of live birds, for the purpose of fighting, to States in which animal fighting is lawful.

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Bill Number

S 345

Introduced

Feb 15, 2001

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Agriculture and Food Animals Birds Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Gambling Government Operations and Politics Interstate commerce Postal crimes Poultry Protection of animals Sports and Recreation State laws Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act to eliminate the provision permitting interstate movement of live fighting birds if the fighting venture is to take place in a State allowing such fights.

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Feb 15, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Feb 15, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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