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H.R.2811 / 111th Congress

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.

Official summary

Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Dec 21, 2010

Amends the federal criminal code to add the Burmese Python of the species Python molurus bivittatus and the African Rock Python of the species Python sebae to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being shipped or imported into the United States.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17] · D–FL

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
18 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-693.

  3. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-693.

  4. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  5. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  8. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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