On the recordMay 7, 2012
Our bill does not require that we obey foreign law, but treats foreign law as data to be included in an accessible U.S. database.
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congress.govOur bill does not require that we obey foreign law, but treats foreign law as data to be included in an accessible U.S. database.
Clarifies the bill's approach to foreign laws regarding the Lacey Act.
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