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HR 5229 109th Congress House

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005

Official title: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.

Introduced: April 27, 2006 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 27, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 27, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 27, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations.

Revises provisions to prohibit federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license.

Revises provisions to prohibit dealers from selling or otherwise providing a research facility with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 10 Republican 1
GALLEGLY, ELTON
· Jun 26, 2006
Miller, Brad
· Jun 26, 2006
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Jun 26, 2006
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jun 22, 2006
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jun 22, 2006
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jun 16, 2006
INSLEE, JAY
· May 25, 2006
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 25, 2006
BROWN, HENRY
· May 17, 2006
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 17, 2006
ACKERMAN, GARY
· Apr 27, 2006
KILPATRICK, CAROLYN
· Apr 27, 2006
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 27, 2006
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 27, 2006
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 27, 2006
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 27, 2006
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 27, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5229: Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5229/
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"H.R. 5229: Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5229/.
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H.R. 5229, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5229/.
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