[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1999

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                               speech of

                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 1999

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this measure 
to protect not only the animals involved in federal law enforcement, 
but also the people and institutions these animals serve.
  Under this bill, individuals who commit or attempt to commit 
malicious acts on federal law enforcement animals will face jail 
sentences of one to ten years depending on the gravity of the act. This 
important legislation will send a message to any potential offenders 
that our police dogs and horses are valued for the law enforcement 
functions they serve, and any offenses against these animals will have 
serious consequences.
  This is a modest step, but an important one and I urge its passage.

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