HR 84
101th Congress
House
Animals
Cattle
Civil actions and liability
Fines (Penalties)
Livestock industry
Protection of animals
Standards
Veal Calf Protection Act
Introduced: January 3, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 1989
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Jun 7, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 1, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 3, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veal Calf Protection Act - Prohibits certain practices in the raising of calves for veal. Describes the practices as the confining of calves in small crates and the feeding of calves with diets deficient in solid foods. Fixes penalties and permits civil actions with respect to prohibited acts.
What's happening now
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Committees of jurisdiction
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