HR 1141
115th Congress
House
Animals
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals
Medical research
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017
Introduced: February 16, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 16, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E216)
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the list of 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 Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Committees of jurisdiction
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