AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION:
Amendment prohibits the shipment of fighting dogs or birds from the United States to foreign countries; and increases the penalties for promoting illegal animal fighting venues.

AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section inserting penalties and foreign commerce provisions of the animal welfare act.

STATUS:

10/4/2001 11:46am:

Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H6278; text: CR H6278)

10/4/2001 11:50am:

On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.