S. 2422 (110th): Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act

Introduced:
Dec 06, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 6, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 06, 2007
Referred to Committee Dec 06, 2007
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Dec 06, 2007.
3 pages

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12/6/2007--Introduced.
Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit and to establish penalties for knowingly making available a computer-assisted remote hunt (i.e., using a computer or other device, equipment, or software to allow a person remotely to control the aiming and discharge of a weapon to kill or injure an animal while not in the physical presence of the weapon).

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 3