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HOUSE 208118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Observing the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery and commemorating his contributions to jazz music.

Last Action
3/8/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-09Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-09 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
  • JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
  • David Schweikert (R-AZ)
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
  • Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
  • Sharice Davids (D-KS)
  • Jesus Garcia (D-IL)
  • BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
  • Mike Quigley (D-IL)
  • Joe Neguse (D-CO)
  • Dina Titus (D-NV)
  • Donald Payne (D-NJ)
  • Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
  • Thomas Kean (R-NJ)
  • Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
  • Young Kim (R-CA)

Subjects

  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Mammals
  • Medical research
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