http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_1691.html?rev=6612 <p>H.R. 1691 would end the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful to: (1) import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel jawed leghold traps and articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps; or (2) sell or acquire such a trap transported in violation of such provision. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/20/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 6612@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_1691.html?rev=6613 <p>H.R. 1691 would end the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful to: (1) import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel jawed leghold traps and articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps; or (2) sell or acquire such a trap transported in violation of such provision. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/20/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 6613@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1691.html 4/20/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. 19282@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1691.html#14713 This bill would be a serious mistake for our country. It would not only end a way of life and favorite pastime of many Americans dating back to the 1800's, it would severly hurt our wildlife. Not only would it hurt the predators typically trapped (coyotes, foxes, skunks, etc.) by overpopulation, and the spread of disease and parasites, but it would also hurt their prey species. Species which are preyed upon by these predators (e.g., ducks, pheasants, and small mammals) would be severly crippled possibly to the point of extinction.... 14713@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1691.html#14716 Anyone ever see an animal with mange? Well you will if this bill get's passed. Trapping keeps animal numbers in check. Without it disease and over population with occur. Mother nature works in a balance. Trapping and hunting keeps the balance in check!... 14716@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1691.html#14718 See: Massachusetts.... 14718@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT