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H.Res. 1177

Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts.

Recognizes China's postponement of its directive to allow rhinoceros horn and tiger bone to be used for medical and scientific research, and encourages China to maintain its ban on such use of rhinoceros and tiger parts.

Condemns: (1) the illegal killing, sale, or trade in the parts and product of rhinoceros and tigers from any source; and (2) the farming of rhinoceros and tigers to meet demand for their body parts.

Expresses support for the protection of rhinoceros and tiger populations to prevent extinction.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts. — Informed