HR 4764
109th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Animals
Dogs
Emergency Management
Fines (Penalties)
Police
Protection of animals
Rescue work
Canine Volunteer Protection Act of 2006
Introduced: February 15, 2006
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 1, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 15, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 15, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E161)
Feb 15, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Canine Volunteer Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of "police animal" for purposes of the prohibition against harming certain animals (i.e., dogs and horses) used in law enforcement to include animals employed or commissioned for search and rescue missions.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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