HR 3907 111th Congress House Animals Animal protection and human-animal relationships Medical research

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009

Introduced: October 22, 2009 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jun 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Oct 22, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Oct 22, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2613)

Oct 22, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 - 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 or 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.

Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes (currently, for research, experimentation, or 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.

Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise providing any research facility (currently, any individual or entity) with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.

What's happening now June 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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