HR 635
105th Congress
House
Animals
Administrative procedure
Administrative remedies
Agriculture and Food
Animal breeding
Auctions
Business records
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Agriculture
Dogs
Endangered animals
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental law enforcement
Ex-offenders
Exotic animals
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1997
Introduced: February 6, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Feb 6, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 6, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine "dealer," including delineation of auction operators and shelters or other facilities operated by or for a governmental entity.
Revises licensing (and exception) provisions. Prohibits license issuance or renewal to a person who: (1) loses a license for a violation of such Act or failure to pay a related civil penalty; or (2) has violated another animal welfare or species protection law or treaty.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate humane standards and recordkeeping requirements for animal auctions.
Sets forth enforcement and injunction provisions.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Committees of jurisdiction
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