US HB1141 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-4)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the list of permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.
Title
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. |
| 2017-02-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
| 2017-02-16 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E216) |
| 2017-02-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1141/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1141/BILLS-115hr1141ih.pdf |
