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Family Pet Protection Act of 1996

Introduced: May 7, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 4, 1996
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Aug 1, 1996
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-37.
May 20, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
May 13, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
May 7, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 7, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Family Pet Protection Act of 1996 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to set forth restrictions on sources and sales of dogs and cats for research or educational purposes.

Sets forth additional requirements for pounds, including provisions regarding: (1) registration; (2) release forms; (3) certification; and (4) transfers.

What's happening now September 4, 1996

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2