United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3109 — To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts, and for other purposes.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide that nothing in such Act prohibits possessing, selling, bartering, purchasing, shipping, and transporting any authentic Alaskan Native article of handicraft or clothing on the basis that it contains a nonedible migratory bird part. Makes such exemption inapplicable with respect to any handicraft or clothing containing any part of a migratory bird that was taken in a wasteful manner.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7269)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3109.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7269-7270)

  6. Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-578.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  12. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3109 do?
Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide that nothing in such Act prohibits possessing, selling, bartering, purchasing, shipping, and transporting any authentic Alaskan Native article of handicraft or clothing on the basis that it contains a nonedible migratory bird part. Makes such exemption inapplicable with respect to any handicraft or clothing containing any part of a migratory bird that was taken in a wasteful manner.
Who sponsors HR 3109?
HR 3109 is sponsored by Don Young (R).
What is the current status of HR 3109?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 3109?
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