Support Needed for H.R. 1581 and S. 1006

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Support Needed for H.R. 1581 and S. 1006

 

Source-API(apiforanimals.org)

 

 

" To End the Use of Steel Jaw Leghold Traps "

H.R. 1581 and S. 1006, known as the Steel Jaw Leghold Trap Prohibition Act,

were recently introduced in the 106th Congress. The House version was

introduced by Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) and the Senate version was

introduced by Senator Robert Torricelli (D-NJ).

 

This bill would place several restrictions on the use of leghold traps and

would specifically prohibit the shipment in interstate or foreign commerce

of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals

captured in such traps. The bill prescribes criminal penalties for

violations of this act and directs the Secretary of Interior to reward

non-governmental informers for information leading to conviction under this

act.

 

The House bill currently has 72 co-sponsors and been referred to the

Committee on Commerce, the Ways and Means Committee, the International

Relations Committee, and the Judiciary Committee. The Senate bill currently

has 5 co-sponsors and has been referred to the Committee on Environment and

Public Works.

 

Please write your U.S. Representative and your two U.S. Senators and urge

them to support and co-sponsor the Steel Jaw Leghold Trap Ban (H.R. 1581 /

S. 1006). Your own words are better, but you may use API's sample letters

(H.R. 1581 and S. 1006) as a guideline.

 

Points you may wish to include in your letter:

 

Leghold traps have been banned in over 80 countries and restricted or banned

in seven states.

Leghold traps are indiscriminate. For every " target " animal trapped, at

least two other " non target " animals, including dogs and cats, are trapped.

Leghold traps cause extreme pain and suffering to their victims. Animals

caught in leghold traps can endure fractures, ripped tendons, edema, blood

loss, amputations, and starvation.

A national poll conducted in November 1996 showed that 74% of Americans

believe leghold traps should be banned.

Address your letters to:

 

The Honorable [Full Name]

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20515

 

The Honorable [Full Name]

U.S. Senate

Washington, DC 20510

 

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