United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2158 — Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.

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Summary

Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species Act - Eases restrictions on transporting invasive animals under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 for the transport of the Burmese python, Indian python, Northern African python, Southern African python, and Yellow anaconda. Allows an intermediate stop during the transport of those snakes if: (1) the stop is made in a designated airport in the course of transport that begins at a designated airport and ends at a place outside of the United States no later than 48 hours after the transport begins, (2) the transport does not include a stop in Hawaii, or (3) the snake is in a qualified secure container during transport between aircraft used to transport the snake outside of the United States.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-596.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.

  6. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2158 do?
Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species Act - Eases restrictions on transporting invasive animals under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 for the transport of the Burmese python, Indian python, Northern African python, Southern African python, and Yellow anaconda. Allows an intermediate stop during the transport of those snakes if: (1) the stop is made in a designated airport in the course of transport that begins at a designated airport and ends at a place outside of the United States no later than 48 hours after the transport begins, (2) the transport does not include a stop in Hawaii, or (3) the snake is in a qualified secure container during transport between aircraft used to transport the snake outside of the United States.
Who sponsors HR 2158?
HR 2158 is sponsored by John Fleming (R).
What is the current status of HR 2158?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2158?
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