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H.R. 465:
Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2007
110th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2007-2008

To reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJan 12, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 28, 2007
Occurred: Passed HouseJul 23, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateNov 16, 2007
Occurred: Signed by PresidentDec 6, 2007
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Dec 6, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-133.
Related:
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Votes:
Jul 23, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative’s position was not kept.
Nov 16, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each senator’s position was not kept.
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Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

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Wildlife Conservation Society
World Wildlife Fund
Smithsonian Institute National Zoological Park
Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
(none)

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