HR 1770
100th Congress
House
Animals
Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Animals and Animal Protection
Citizen lawsuits
Civil actions and liability
Courts and Civil Procedure
Lawyers and legal services
Legal fees
Livestock
Protection of animals
A bill to amend section 19 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149).
Introduced: March 24, 1987
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Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 9, 1987
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
Mar 26, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Mar 26, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Mar 26, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Mar 24, 1987
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Mar 24, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 24, 1987
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Animal Welfare Act to permit citizen suits to compel enforcement of such Act. Authorizes the court in such suits to award litigation expenses, including attorney fees, to: (1) a prevailing plaintiff; or (2) a prevailing defendant if such action is found to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.
What's happening now
Subcommittee Hearings Held.