HRES 985
119th Congress
House
Animals
Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
Introduced: January 9, 2026
Introduced by:
Nadler, Jerrold
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 9, 2026
Submitted in House
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Committees of jurisdiction
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