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Public Law109th CongressCrime and Law Enforcement
S. 3880Became Law

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 27, 2006)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 30, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises. Expands such crime to include conspiracies and attempts. Revises and increases monetary and criminal penalties for such crime.

Modifies the definition of "animal enterprise" to include: (1) an enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit for educational purposes; and (2) an animal shelter, pet store, breeder, or furrier.

Provides that expressive conduct (including picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected by the First Amendment is not prohibited by this Act.

What just happenedNov 27, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-374.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
10 cosponsors1 D9 R
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  1. Nov 27, 2006PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 109-374.

  2. Nov 27, 2006BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 109-374.

  3. Nov 27, 2006PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 27, 2006BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 21, 2006FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 21, 2006President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 13, 2006FloorH38310

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

  8. Nov 13, 2006FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8590-8591)

  9. Nov 13, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8590-8591)

  10. Nov 13, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3880.

  11. Nov 13, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8590-8595)

  12. Nov 13, 2006FloorH30300

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Nov 13, 2006IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Nov 9, 2006FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  15. Nov 9, 2006FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Oct 2, 2006Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Sep 30, 2006Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/29/2006 S10794-10795)

  18. Sep 30, 2006Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/29/2006 S10794-10795)

  19. Sep 30, 2006Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/29/2006 S10793-10795)

  20. Sep 30, 2006Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Sep 30, 2006Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Sep 8, 2006IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Sep 8, 2006IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 27, 200649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 30, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises. Expands such crime to include conspiracies and attempts. Revises and increases monetary and criminal penalties for such crime.

Modifies the definition of "animal enterprise" to include: (1) an enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit for educational purposes; and (2) an animal shelter, pet store, breeder, or furrier.

Provides that expressive conduct (including picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected by the First Amendment is not prohibited by this Act.

Passed House without amendmentNov 13, 200681

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 30, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises. Expands such crime to include conspiracies and attempts. Revises and increases monetary and criminal penalties for such crime.

Modifies the definition of "animal enterprise" to include: (1) an enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit for educational purposes; and (2) an animal shelter, pet store, breeder, or furrier.

Provides that expressive conduct (including picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected by the First Amendment is not prohibited by this Act.

Passed Senate amendedSep 30, 200635

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include intentional damage or loss to any real or personal property and intentional threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members, spouses, or intimate partners) who are involved with animal enterprises. Expands such crime to include conspiracies and attempts. Revises and increases monetary and criminal penalties for such crime.

Modifies the definition of "animal enterprise" to include: (1) an enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit for educational purposes; and (2) an animal shelter, pet store, breeder, or furrier.

Provides that expressive conduct (including picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected by the First Amendment is not prohibited by this Act.

Introduced in SenateSep 8, 200600

Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise criminal prohibitions against damaging or interfering with the operations of an animal enterprise to include threats of death or serious bodily injury against individuals (or their family members or, spouse, or intimate partner) who are involved with animal enterprises. Expands monetary and criminal penalties for such crimes. Requires restitution for certain economic losses.

Modifies the definition of "animal enterprise" to include: (1) an enterprise that uses or sells animals or animal products for profit for educational purposes; and (2) an animal shelter, pet store, breeder, or furrier.

Provides that expressive conduct (including picketing or other peaceful demonstration) protected by the First Amendment is not prohibited by this Act.