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Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023

Introduced: January 9, 2023 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

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Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023

This bill revises requirements concerning the sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities. Specifically, the bill revises 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 January 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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