[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1767]
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               THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996

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                          HON. STEVE GUNDERSON

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, on August 1, 1996, the House Livestock, 
Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee, which I chair, held a hearing on two 
different versions of the Pet Protection Act--H.R. 3393 introduced by 
the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Fox] and H.R. 3398 introduced by 
the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Canady].
  At that time, I asked USDA to provide me with draft legislation that 
would enhance and expedite their enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. 
Today I am introducing the language I received from USDA in fulfillment 
of that request.
  I should note for the record that this language was furnished by USDA 
without comment or endorsement. They have not indicated whether they 
will support or oppose the same at some future date.
  While we do not have time remaining in the 104th Congress to move pet 
protection legislation this year, I am introducing the Animal Welfare 
Act Amendments of 1996 today to preserve these proposed changes for 
future Congresses and commend the attention of my colleagues to this 
legislation.

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