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105th Congress > House > Vote 1040

Date: September 10, 1998

Result: 322-90 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 420

Vote Subject Matter: Civil Liberties / Domestic Social Policy

Sponsor: YOUNG, Donald Edwin (R-AK)

Bill number: HR2863

Question: On Passage

Description: Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act

Bill summary: Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998 - Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to make it unlawful for persons to: (1) take migratory birds by the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, if such persons know or should know that the area is a baited area; or (2) place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for purposes of causing, inducing, or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory bird by the aid of baiting on or over the baited area. Increases monetary penalties for violations of the Act. Provides criminal penalties for violations of this Act committed in connection with guiding, outfitting, or providing other services in exchange for money or other consideration. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees on the effect of the amendments regarding baiting made by this Act and the general practice of baiting on migratory bird conservation and law enforcement efforts under the Act.

Bill titles: To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify restrictions under that Act on baiting, to facilitate acquisition of migratory bird habitat, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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