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| 93-s-4238 | 93 | s | 4238 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-12-13 | 1974-12-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 21 | Prohibits the breeding, training, and interstate shipment of dogs intended to be used in dogfights for the purposes of sport, wagering or entertainment. Prohibits the manufacture, sale or movement of equipment to be used in shows involving dogfights, and the providing of facilities for such shows. Forbids the use of the Postal Service, telephone, telegraph, radio, and television for the purpose of promoting such shows. Provides a fine of not more than $25,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, and forfeiture of dogs and equipment involved, for violation of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48). | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/4238 |
| 93-s-4128 | 93 | s | 4128 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. | Animals | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | Allows the Secretary of Commerce to grant exemption, under such terms as he may prescribe, to the Endangered Species Act to allow possession and sale of bones and teeth of marine mammals of the order cetacea, which were lawfully held within the United States on December 21, 1972. Provides that in actions brought for specified violations of the Endangered Species Act there shall be a rebuttable presumption that such exemption does not apply, and that any person claiming the benefit of such exemption shall have the burden of overcoming the presumption. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1539) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/4128 |
| 93-s-4064 | 93 | s | 4064 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments | Animals | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 2 | Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound, healthy, and in such condition that they may reasonably be expected to withstand the rigors of the intended transportation without adverse effects. States that specific animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:53:19Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/4064 |
| 93-s-4065 | 93 | s | 4065 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act | Animals | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 3 | Animal Fighting Prohibition Act - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that the practice of promoting for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show, or other activity involving a fight between animals, including animals which were captured, bred, or trained for such purpose, is cruel and inhumane treatment of such animal. Makes specified acts unlawful, including for any person to: (1) capture, breed, or train, for sale or movement in commerce, any animal for use in any show or other activity involving a fight between such animal and any other animal for the purpose of sport, wagering, or entertainment; (2) manufacture for sale or movement in commerce any device or equipment for use in any show or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals; or (3) promote or participate in, for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show or other activity involving a fight between two or more animals, if any one or more of such animals, if any one or more of such animals, or any equipment or devices used in connection therewith, was moved in commerce. Provides that any person guilty of violating any provision of this Act or any regulation issued under this Act shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. | 2025-09-03T12:53:20Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/4065 |
| 93-s-3985 | 93 | s | 3985 | A bill to prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. | Animals | 1974-09-11 | 1974-09-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 24 | Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/3985 |
| 93-s-3751 | 93 | s | 3751 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make it more consistent with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. | Animals | 1974-07-11 | 1974-07-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | States that actions prohibited under the Endangered Species Act shall not apply to fish or wildlife held in captivity if not held for purposes contrary to such Act. Provides that such exception shall not apply to any fish or wildlife held in the course of commercial activity except with respect to parts and products of fish or wildlife actually taken prior to the effective date of such Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/3751 |
| 93-s-3559 | 93 | s | 3559 | A bill to prohibit the use of dogs in research and experiments conducted by departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States when such use is likely to result in needless or excessive suffering by such dogs. | Animals | 1974-05-31 | 1974-05-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Prohibits the use of dogs in research and experiments conducted by departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States when such use is likely to result in needless or excessive suffering by such dogs. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/3559 |
| 93-s-2774 | 93 | s | 2774 | A bill to provide assistance in improving zoos and aquariums by creating a National Zoological and Aquarium Board. | Animals | 1973-12-04 | 1973-12-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 2 | Creates as an independent agency in the executive branch the National Zoological and Aquarium Board. Details the membership composition of such Board and the terms of office and compensation. Directs the Board to establish standards for the national accreditation of zoos (including roadside parks where animals are displayed in their natural habitat) and aquariums. Authorizes the Board to provide technical expert assistance to assist any zoo or aquarium in complying with the standards for accreditation. Empowers the Board to make grants of funds to nonprofit organizations to provide for: (1) the training of professional and paraprofessional staff of zoos and aquariums to meet the accreditation standards established under this Act; and (2) humane research into methods to improve the welfare of animals at zoos and aquariums, and into methods to meet the accreditation standards established under this Act. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/2774 |
| 93-s-2217 | 93 | s | 2217 | A bill to provide for improvement in the treatment of animals in air transportation. | Animals | 1973-07-20 | 1973-07-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 21 | Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Civil Aeronautics Board, to undertake a study of existing conditions in the treatment of animals in air transportation. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the results of such study, including his recommendations, not later than sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to prescribe, not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of enactment of this Act, regulations, including minimum standards, providing for the humane treatment of animals in air transportation. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/2217 |
| 93-s-2042 | 93 | s | 2042 | A bill to provide assistance in improving zoos and aquariums by creating a National Zoological and Aquarium Corporation. | Animals | 1973-06-20 | 1973-06-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Creates the National Zoological and Aquarium Corporation. Provides that the management of such corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors to be composed of seventeen members. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Corporation to establish, and revise, standards for the voluntary national accreditation of zoos and aquariums. Authorizes the Corporation to provide technical assistance in the form of the services of Federal officers or employees to assist any zoo or aquarium in complying with the accreditation standards established under this Act. Authorizes the Corporation to make grants to nonprofit organizations to provide for the training of and research by the professional staff of such zoo or aquarium which meets the accreditation standards under this Act. Provides that no grants for the above purpose shall exceed 75 percent of the aggregate cost of such training or research. Authorizes the Corporation to make grants for the establishment of a pilot project for a model zoo or aquarium. Provides that no grant for the above project shall exceed 50 percent of the aggregate cost. Authorizes the Corporation to insure mortgages upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Sets forth the requisite conditions for such mortgage insurance. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee loans made to zoos and aquariums for the construction or modernization of their facilities. Establishes a revolving fund in the Treasury of the United States which shall be available to the Corporation without fiscal year limitation and as provided by appropriation Acts, to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the revolving fund for the fiscal year 1974 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Corporation to borrow money and to issue and sell obligations as it determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides that the aggregate amount of such obligations outstanding at any one… | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/2042 |
| 93-s-1983 | 93 | s | 1983 | Endangered Species Act of 1973 | Animals | 1973-06-12 | 1973-12-28 | Public law 93-205. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 8 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Endangered Species Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to conserve the ecosystems upon which endangered species depend, and to conserve those species. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretaries of Interior and Commerce shall determine if a species or subspecies of fish or wildlife shall be regarded as an endangered species. Lists the following factors to be considered in determining if a species or subspecies is threatened with extinction: (1) the present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (2) overutilization for commercial, sporting, scientific, or education purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) the inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Provides that the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a list by scientific and common name or names of species and subspecies determined to be endangered. Provides that the Secretary may, from time to time, by regulation, revise such list. Provides that the Secretary shall utilize the land acquisition and other authorities of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as appropriate, to carry out a program in the United States of conserving those species of fish and wildlife that he lists as endangered species pursuant to this Act. Provides that, in carrying out the program authorized by this Act, the Secretary shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the several States. States that such cooperation shall include consultation before the acquisition of any land for the purpose of conserving any endangered species. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to States for cooperative programs to protect endangered and threatened species, and specifies requirements of such programs. Allows the Federal share of such financial assistance to be two-thirds.… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1983 |
| 93-s-1742 | 93 | s | 1742 | A bill to prohibit the use of leghold, steel jaw traps or other inhumane snaring devices on animals in the United States. | Animals | 1973-05-08 | 1973-05-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 1 | States that no fur, leather, or other by-product whether raw or in finished form, shall be shipped into interstate or foreign commerce if such fur, leather, or other by-products come from animals trapped in any state or nation where leg-hold, still jaw traps and devices are used. Prevents imports of such fur, leather or by-products. Establishes a fine of not more than $2000 for the first violation of this Act and provides for afine of not more than $5000 and imprisonment or not more than one to three years for subsequent offenses. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1742 |
| 93-s-1637 | 93 | s | 1637 | A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds. | Animals | 1973-04-18 | 1973-04-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 6 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by the Act, to issue and revise regulations, from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violation of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of seven members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of one year for the sale, shipment, transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to pay any individual not to exceed $10,000 for information and services concerning any violation of this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1637 |
| 93-s-1592 | 93 | s | 1592 | Endangered Species Conservation Act | Animals | 1973-04-16 | 1973-04-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 3 | Endangered Species Conservation Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration, or propagation of species and subspecies of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds, that are threatened with extinction, or are likely within the foreseeable future to become threatened with extinction. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretaries of Interior and Commerce hereafter "Secretary" shall determine if a species or subspecies of fish or wildlife shall be regarded as an endangered species. Lists the following factors to be considered in determining if a species or subspecies is threatened with extinction or will likely become threatened with extinction: (1) the present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (2) overutilization for commercial, sporting, scientific, or educational purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) the inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Provides that the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, a list by scientific and common name or names of species and subspecies determined to be endangered. Provides that the Secretary may, from time to time, by regulation revise such list. States that until such republication on endangered species already listed shall be considered an endangered species presently threatened with extinction pursuant to this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall utilize the land acquisition and other authorities of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as appropriate, to carry out a program in the United States of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating those species and subspecies of fish and wildlife that he lists as endangered species pursuant to this Act. States that it is unlawful for any person to: (1) import into or export from the United States, receive or ca… | 2025-09-03T12:51:53Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1592 |
| 93-s-1388 | 93 | s | 1388 | Animal Health Research Act | Animals | 1973-03-27 | 1973-03-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] | GA | D | T000035 | 13 | Animal Health Research Act - Sets forth the purpose of this Act and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the several States for the purpose of encouraging and assisting them in carrying out programs of animal health research at eligible institutions. Authorizes the Congress to appropriate such funds as it may determine to be necessary to support such research programs. Specifies the formula by which funds appropriated under this Act shall be apportioned. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to support research on specific national or regional animal health problems. Provides that in developing plans for the use of such funds the Secretary shall consult the Advisory Board created by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to support costs of providing veterinary medical science research facilities. Provides that such funds shall be apportioned in accordance with the formula set forth in this Act. States that each dean or director of an eligible institution shall submit a brief annual report of research accomplishments on a project-by-project basis. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Veterinary Medical Science Research Advisory Board which shall consist of not less than nine nor more than twelve members. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:51:45Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1388 |
| 93-s-1390 | 93 | s | 1390 | Predator Control Act | Animals | 1973-03-27 | 1973-03-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 0 | Predator Control Act - Provides that no person shall (1) make field use of any chemical toxicant on any Federal lands for the purpose of killing predatory animals; or (2) make field use on such lands of any chemical toxicant which causes any secondary poisoning effect for the purpose of killing other mammals, birds, or reptiles. States that any person, including officials, employees, and agents of the United States or any State, who violates the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction for the first offense, be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both; upon conviction of a second or subsequent offense, violators shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000, or imprisonment not to exceed twelve months, or both. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct directly or by agreement with qualified agencies or institutions, public and private, a program of research which shall concern the control and conservation of predatory and depredating animals and the abatement of damage caused by such animals. Specifies research activities which shall be included in such program. Authorizes appropriations of $1,500,000 for each fiscal year after fiscal year 1973 to carry out the research program. Authorizes the Secretary to provide in the three fiscal years following enactment financial assistance to any State which may annually propose to administer a program for the control of predatory and depredating animals. States that to qualify for assistance under this Act, any such State program must be found by the Secretary to meet such standards as he may, by regulation, establish. Makes it unlawful to manufacture, distribute, offer for sale, hold for sale, sell, ship, deliver for shipment, deliver, receive, or use any compound of thallium sulfate, sodium cyanide, strychnine, or sodium monofluoracetate for field use in predator control program. Provides penalties for violations of this provision. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this … | 2025-09-03T12:51:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1390 |
| 93-s-1333 | 93 | s | 1333 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a veterinary biologics facility by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. | Animals | 1973-03-22 | 1973-03-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA] | IA | D | C000448 | 1 | Provides for the establishment by the Secretary of Agriculture of a veterinary biologics facility by the United States Department of Agriculture at Ames, Iowa. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1333 |
| 93-s-1133 | 93 | s | 1133 | A bill to provide additional funds to the States for carrying out wildlife restoration projects and programs. | Animals | 1973-03-08 | 1973-03-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT] | MT | D | M000671 | 9 | Title I: Wildlife Restoration Fund - Assigns the tax imposed on component parts of ammunition for pistols, revolvers, and other firearms to the Wildlife Restoration Fund for apportionment among the states. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 669c(b)) Title II: Tax on Sale of Firearms Parts and Ammunition Components - Establishes an 11 percent tax, under the Internal Revenue Code, on component parts of ammunition (including but not limited to, cartridge cases, primers, bullets, shot, and powders) for firearms (including pistols and revolvers). (Amends 26 U.S.C. 4181-82) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1133 |
| 93-s-1032 | 93 | s | 1032 | A bill to provide for loans for the establishment and/or construction of municipal, low-cost, nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. | Animals | 1973-02-27 | 1973-02-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 1 | Provides for loans for the establishment and/or construction of municipal, low-cost, nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, to be dispersed by the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Authorizes $1,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of the Act. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/1032 |
| 93-s-932 | 93 | s | 932 | A bill to discourage experimentation on animals by elementary and secondary school children. | Animals | 1973-02-20 | 1973-02-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 3 | Declares it to be against the policy of the United States for elementary and secondary school children to conduct experiments on animals in the name of science. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to encourage alternate methods to live experimentation and penalizes those schools who do not follow such policy by with holding funds for scientific educational programs. Authorizes $100,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/932 |
| 93-s-887 | 93 | s | 887 | Federal Animal Damage Abatement Act | Animals | 1973-02-15 | 1973-02-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 2 | Federal Animal Damage Abatement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a program of research of predatory and depredating animals and the abatement of damage caused by such animals. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to any State which may annually propose to administer a program for the control of predatory animals. Lists the qualifications for such assistance to the States. Authorizes to be appropriated for such financial assistance such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides that no person shall: (1) make field use of any chemical toxicant on any Federal lands for the purpose of killing predatory animals; or (2) make field use on such lands of any chemical toxicant which causes any secondary poisoning effect for the purpose of killing other mammals, birds, or reptiles. Provides that any person convicted of any violation of this section, or of any regulation promulgated under this Act, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. | 2025-09-03T12:51:28Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/887 |
| 93-s-819 | 93 | s | 819 | Antipoisoning Act | Animals | 1973-02-08 | 1973-02-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 7 | Antipoisoning Act - Provides that no person shall: (1) make field use of any chemical toxicant on any Federal lands for the purpose of killing predatory animals; or (2) make field use of any chemical toxicant which causes any secondary poisoning effect for the purpose of killing other mammals, birds, or reptiles. Provides that any person convicted of any violation of this section, or any regulation promulgated under this Act, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Authorizes the appropriation of $400,000 to enforce the provisions of this part. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a program of research which shall concern the control and conservation of predatory and depredating animals and the abatement of damage caused by such animals. Authorizes the Secretary to provide, in the three fiscal years following enactment of this Act, financial assistance to any State which may annually propose to administer a program for the control of predatory animals. Authorizes to be appropriated for such financial assistance $3,000,000 in fiscal year 1974, $2,000,000 in fiscal year 1975, and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 1976. Specifies poisons which may not be distributed under this Act for use in predator control programs. | 2025-09-03T12:51:22Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/819 |
| 93-s-399 | 93 | s | 399 | A bill to amend the Federal law relating to the care and treatment of animals to broaden the categories of persons regulated under such law, to assure that birds in pet stores and zoos are protected, and to increase protection for animals in transit. | Animals | 1973-01-16 | 1973-01-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 2 | Broadens the provisions of existing law relating to the care and treatment of animals to cover common carriers and retail pet stores, and to cover any bird when used in connection with a retail pet store. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2132(f) (g)) Provides that the standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture under such provisions of law for the humane treatment of animals shall apply with respect to the facilities of any person licensed under such provisions of law and also to terminal facilities used by any common carrier licensed thereunder. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2143) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/399 |
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