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Downed Animal Protection Act

Introduced: February 2, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Feb 11, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Feb 2, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Feb 2, 1999

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Downed Animal Protection Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to make it unlawful for any stockyard owner, market agency, or dealer to buy, sell, give, receive, transfer, market, hold, or drag any nonambulatory livestock unless such livestock has been humanely euthanized. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations.

What's happening now February 11, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Committees of jurisdiction 2