H.R. 5566 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010
H.R. 5566 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 22, 2010, sponsored by Elton Gallegly with 262 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 22, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 262
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-294
What it does
Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the prohibition against depictions of animal cruelty to prohibit anyone from knowingly creating an animal crush video if: (1) such person intends or has reason to know that such video will be distributed in, or using a means or facility of, interstate or foreign commerce; or (2) such video is distributed in, or using a means or facility of,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elton Gallegly (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 132 Democrats, 130 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 21, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentNov 30, 2010
- Became lawDec 9, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-294. (Dec 9, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 21, 2010 · Passed416–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010House · Jul 21, 2010
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- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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