HR 696
105th Congress
House
Animals
Agriculture and Food
Cattle
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Governmental investigations
Protection of animals
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal.
Introduced: February 12, 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 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Feb 12, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 12, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Sets forth certain requirements with respect to the enclosure space and diet in the raising of calves for veal. Subjects violators to specified civil and criminal penalties. Authorizes inspections by the Secretary of Agriculture.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1