A bill to conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes.
Bear Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a valid permit has been issued.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of State to discuss issues involving such trade with the appropriate representatives of countries that are the leading importers, exporters, or consumers of such products. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress on the progress of efforts to end illegal trade in bear viscera.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5859-5862)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-484. Minority views filed.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-484. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 933.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10632-10633; text: CR S10632-10633)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10632-10633; text: CR S10632-10633)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, papers are returned to the Senate.
Message received in Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 645.