Bear Poaching Elimination Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 9, 2026
What it does
The Bear Poaching Elimination Act would prohibit the import, export, and interstate trade of bear viscera and bear viscera products to protect global bear populations from poaching driven by demand for traditional medicines and cosmetics. The bill applies to all persons, including individuals, corporations, and government entities, with exceptions for authorized wildlife law enforcement activities. Violations could result in criminal penalties of up to one year in prison, civil fines of up to $25,000 per violation, and seizure and forfeiture of prohibited items, enforced by the Secretaries of the Interior, Treasury, and the department overseeing the Coast Guard.
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