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Read. Follow. Verify.1972 Congressional Hearing on Livestock Compensation for Predator Attacks
Record date · July 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a 1972 House Committee on Agriculture hearing regarding two proposed bills, H.R. 14158 and H.R. 14163. The hearing focused on establishing federal programs for livestock owners whose animals are killed by .
The hearing represents the legislative process for determining whether the federal government should provide financial compensation to ranchers and farmers for livestock losses caused by wildlife predation.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Livestock owners
The proposed legislation would establish a mechanism for them to receive federal compensation for livestock losses due to predation.
House Committee on Agriculture
The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to advance the proposed bills to the full House.
Key Facts
- The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on April 25, 1972.
- The hearing addressed two specific bills: H.R. 14158 and H.R. 14163.
- The primary subject of the legislation is the creation of an indemnification program for livestock killed by predatory animals.
- The hearing took place during the second session of the 92nd Congress.
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Historical focus on predator control
The hearing highlights that federal legislative interest in compensating for livestock predation was active as early as 1972.
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