HR 8828
Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act
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Bill overview
The Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act bans the import, export, and interstate transport of steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps, which are considered inhumane trapping methods. The bill establishes penalties for violating this ban, including fines and potential imprisonment, and offers a reward to individuals who provide information leading to convictions. It also outlines enforcement mechanisms and procedures for forfeiting illegally possessed traps.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Grace F. Napolitano
Nita M. Lowey
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