openregs: legislation: 10 rows where bill_type = "s", congress = 100 and policy_area = "Animals" sorted by introduced

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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date	url
100-s-2814	100	s	2814	Consumer Products Safe Testing Act	Animals	1988-09-22	1988-09-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]	NV	D	R000146	2	Consumer Products Safe Testing Act - Expresses congressional findings that: (1) the Federal Government has encouraged the use of the LD50 test through regulations which mandate or encourage its use or do not prescribe other less costly, more accurate, and more humane alternatives; and (2) private industry is reluctant to use these other tests without Federal Government encouragement. (LD50 is a procedure whereby toxicity is measured in terms of the median dose that will kill 50 percent of the test animals within a specified time.) Prohibits Federal department or agency heads from considering LD50 test results when determining product safety, labeling, or transportation requirements for purposes of Federal regulation. Requires Federal department and agency heads to: (1) review and evaluate directives that call for the use of an animal toxicity test; and (2) promulgate regulations specifying the use of nonanimal alternatives. Permits the use of animal toxicity tests under certain conditions. Requires that animal toxicity testing regulations be subject to periodic agency review and to public comment in certain cases.	2025-08-28T20:09:17Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2814
100-s-2810	100	s	2810	Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1988	Animals	1988-09-20	1988-10-14	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000148	8	(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 4189 passed in lieu) Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act (the Act) to provide for an interim exemption period for commercial fishing operations (other than commercial yellowfin tuna fishing) from specified provisions of the Act governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. Sets forth requirements which supersede such provisions during the interim period (from the enactment of this Act until October 1, 1993). Makes such exemptions available only to owners of vessels which: (1) are vessels of the United States; and (2) have valid fishing permits issued by the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Declares the immediate goal that the incidental kill or serious injury of marine mammals permitted in the course of commercial fishing operations be reduced to insignificant levels approaching a zero mortality and serious injury rate. Sets forth procedures to be used during such interim period for identifying categories of fisheries and registering vessels and vessel owners in order to comply with the Act. Directs the Secretary to compile and publish lists of fisheries in three categories based on frequency of incidental taking of marine mammals by vessels in those fisheries. Requires proposed lists within 60 days after enactment of this Act, final lists within 120 days after enactment, and at least annual updating and revising of such lists based on specified information-gathering programs, other relevant sources, and public comment. Directs the Secretary to grant an exemption for a vessel engaged in a fishery identified under either of the two categories of frequent or incidental taking of marine mammals, upon the receipt of a completed registration form. (The third category is "remote likelihood of or no known incidental taking.") Directs the Secretary to issue annually a decal or other physical evidence that the exemption is current and valid. Provid…	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2810
100-s-2794	100	s	2794	Stillwater Wildlife Management Area Restoration and Enhancement Act of 1988	Animals	1988-09-15	1988-09-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV]	NV	R	H000439	0	Stillwater Wildlife Management Area Restoration and Enhancement Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Interior (the Secretary), within 30 days after enactment of this Act, to initiate consultation with the Nevada Department of Wildlife in order to prepare a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act report on the impact of the permanent operating criteria and procedures for the Newlands Reclamation project, Nevada, on the Stillwater Wildlife Management Area and other wetlands in the Lahontan Valley, Nevada. Requires a copy of the completed report to be submitted to specified congressional committees within 180 days after enactment of this Act, to initiate a dialogue with the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District, the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Indian Tribe, the State of Nevada, interested local governments within the Carson and Truckee River basins, and the Lahontan Valley Wetlands Coalition to: (1) develop a draft long term plan to maintain a specified average acreage of high quality wetland habitat in the Lahontan Valley; and (2) enhance wildlife habitat comprising the Stillwater component of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Directs the Secretary: (1) within one year after enactment of this Act, to conduct public meetings in Reno, Fallon, and Carson City, Nevada, to seek comment on such draft plan; and (2) within 90 days after the last of such meetings, publish a final plan, and make recommendations to the Congress on any new authority or appropriations that may be necessary to fully implement the plan. Directs the Secretary to consider possible cost-sharing arrangements involving a mix of Federal, State, and private funds, in identifying funding mechanisms to implement the plan. Prohibits expenditure of any Federal fund by any party to prevent or impede: (1) the orderly transfer of water rights from willing sellers, under Nevada law, to the Stillwater Wildlife Management Area, or the Nevada Department of Wildlife or the Lahontan Valley Wetlands Coalition for the benefit of Stillwater Wildlife Managemen…	2025-08-28T20:07:22Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2794
100-s-2707	100	s	2707	A bill to provide for the transfer of certain monkeys to the animal sanctuary known as Primarily Primates, Incorporated.	Animals	1988-08-10	1988-09-19	Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department.	Senate	Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID]	ID	R	S001138	7	Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transfer specified monkeys used in research at the Institute for Behavioral Research in Silver Spring, Maryland, to Primarily Primates, Inc., an animal sanctuary in San Antonio, Texas.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2707
100-s-2703	100	s	2703	Pet Theft Act of 1988	Animals	1988-08-09	1988-08-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	3	Pet Theft Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (the Act) to prohibit, except in instances where State or local law supersedes, class B licensees (dealers) from obtaining live random source dogs and cats from: (1) a source other than a State, county, or city owned and operated pound; (2) a private entity established for the purpose of caring for animals (such as a humane society or any other organization that is under contract with a State, county, or city that operates as a pound or shelter, and that releases animals on a voluntary basis); (3) research facilities licensed by the Department of Agriculture; or (4) individuals who have bred and raised such dogs and cats on their own premises. Requires such pounds, shelters, or organizations to hold and care for dogs or cats for at least seven days before selling them to dealers (thus enabling them to be recovered by their original owners or adopted by other individuals). Prohibits dealers from selling, providing, or making available to any individual or entity a random source dog or cat without providing the recipient with a valid certification. Sets forth certification requirements. Requires the original certification to accompany the shipment of the dog or cat to the recipient, and a copy to be retained by the dealer. Requires the recipients and dealers to retain such certificates or copies for at least one year for enforcement purposes. Requires a copy of the certificate to accompany any transfer of an animal from one research facility to another. Subjects dealers who fail to act according to the requirements of this Act, or who include false information in the certification, to: (1) specified penalties under the Act; (2) a fine of $5,000 per dog or cat for subsequent violations; and (3) permanent revocation of their license for violating such requirements three or more times. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to carry out this Act.	2025-08-28T20:06:09Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2703
100-s-2535	100	s	2535	Scrimshaw Production Licensing Extension Act of 1988	Animals	1988-06-17	1988-06-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]	WA	R	E000236	1	Scrimshaw Production Licensing Extension Act of 1988 - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (the Act) to renew for a six-month period certificates of exemption from the prohibition against sale of scrimshaw products and unworked whale ivory for certificate-holders whose certificates were renewed after October 13, 1982, and were in effect on March 31, 1988. Allows such certificate-holders to apply for one additional renewal for a period not to exceed five years. Prohibits, after January 31, 1984, any person from selling or offering for sale in interstate or foreign commerce, any pre-Act finished scrimshaw product unless such person holds a certificate of exemption and unless the product or raw material for the product was held by such person on October 13, 1982.	2025-08-28T20:08:46Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2535
100-s-2353	100	s	2353	Pet Theft Act of 1988	Animals	1988-04-29	1988-09-28	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Pet Theft Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (the Act) to prohibit, except in instances where State or local law supersedes, class B licensees (dealers) from obtaining live random source dogs and cats from: (1) a source other than a State, county, or city owned and operated pound; (2) a private entity established for the purpose of caring for animals (such as a humane society, or any other organization that is under contract with a State, county, or city that operates as a pound or shelter and that releases animals on a voluntary basis); (3) research facilities licensed by the Department of Agriculture; or (4) individuals who have bred and raised such dogs and cats on their own premises. Requires such pounds, shelters, or organizations to hold and care for dogs or cats for at least seven days before selling them to dealers (thus enabling them to be recovered by their original owners or adopted by other individuals). Prohibits dealers from selling, providing, or making available to any individual or entity a random source dog or cat without providing the recipient with a valid certification. Sets forth certification requirements. Requires the original certification to accompany the shipment of the dog or cat to the recipient, and a copy to be retained by the dealer. Requires the recipients and dealers to retain such certificates or copies for at least one year for enforcement purposes. Requires a copy of the certificate to accompany any transfer of an animal from one research facility to another. Subjects dealers who fail to act accordingly to the requirements of this Act, or who include false information in the certification, to: (1) specified penalties under the Act; (2) a fine of $5,000 per dog or cat for subsequent violations; and (3) permanent revocation of their license for violating such requirements three or more times. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to carry out this Act.	2025-01-14T16:41:20Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2353
100-s-2309	100	s	2309	Hunter Protection Act of 1988	Animals	1988-04-22	1988-04-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]	LA	D	B000780	1	Hunter Protection Act of 1988 - Establishes civil penalties for knowingly interfering with the conduct of a lawful hunt on lands affected with a Federal interest. Authorizes injunctive relief, the recovery of actual and punitive damages, and attorneys' fees. Grants hunting and sportsman's organizations standing under this Act.	2025-08-28T20:06:28Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2309
100-s-2301	100	s	2301	A bill relating to the treatment of certain furskins under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.	Animals	1988-04-21	1988-04-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]	TN	D	S000068	0	Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to authorize, in accordance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the export or sale of 7,430 pelts of river otter without State tags, proof of origin, or proof of year of harvest. States that any subsequent sale or transportation of such pelts shall not be considered a violation of the Act.	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2301
100-s-1457	100	s	1457	Pet Protection Act of 1987	Animals	1987-06-30	1987-07-27	Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	16	Pet Protection Act of 1987 - States that any person using for any research purpose any animal acquired directly or indirectly from any animal shelter or from individuals who have not bred and raised such animal on their own premises shall not be eligible to receive Federal funds under any grant or research protocol of the National Institutes of Health.	2025-08-28T20:06:34Z	https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/1457

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CREATE TABLE legislation (
    bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
    congress INTEGER,
    bill_type TEXT,
    bill_number INTEGER,
    title TEXT,
    policy_area TEXT,
    introduced_date TEXT,
    latest_action_date TEXT,
    latest_action_text TEXT,
    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);