H.R. 1472 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Don't Feed the Bears Act of 2003
H.R. 1472 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 27, 2003, sponsored by Elton Gallegly with 166 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 166
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Don't Feed the Bears Act of 2003 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enforce the National Parks System regulatory prohibitions against the feeding and baiting of wildlife on National Park System lands and in wildlife refuge areas, in particular the intentional feeding of bears for the purpose of enticing them to a particular area to be hunted (bear baiting).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elton Gallegly (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 118 Democrats, 48 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 12, 2003)
Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 289: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge…
- S. 273: Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act
- H.R. 788: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Boundary Revision Act
- H.R. 255: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis…
- H.R. 733: McLoughlin House Addition to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Act
- H.R. 74: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the lake Tahoe Basin Management…
- S. 111: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine…
- S. 233: Coltsville Study Act of 2003
- S. 278: Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act
- S. 677: Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act of 2003
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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