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HR 263 104th Congress House

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal.

Introduced: February 27, 1996 See on congress.gov
Animals Agriculture and FoodCattleCrime and Law EnforcementFines (Penalties)
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 1996
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Feb 8, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Jan 20, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Jan 4, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 8, 1996

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sets forth certain restrictions with respect to the enclosure space and diet in the raising of calves for veal. Subjects violators to specified civil and criminal remedies. Authorizes inspections by the Secretary of Agriculture or any designated representative.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 27, 1996
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 263: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-263/
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"H.R. 263: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-263/.
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H.R. 263, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-263/.
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