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H.R. 3829, The Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2007

  • This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.

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H.R. 3829 would amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to exotic animals.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly transferring, transporting, or possessing a confined exotic animal for purposes of allowing the killing or injuring of that animal for entertainment or for the collection of a trophy. Defines &quot;confined exotic animal&quot; as a mammal of a species not indigenous to the United States that has been held in captivity for the majority of its life or a period of one year.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/15/2007:11/2/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on the Judiciary.Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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