ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see S. 1378), S2224 [27AP] (see H.R. 5244), H4523 [14SE]

——— ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 3187), H2312 [13MY]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 6100), H6858 [1DE]

——— increase protections by reforming licensing process for dealers and exhibitors (see H.R. 3277), H2420 [17MY]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see S. 1385), S2225 [27AP] (see H.R. 2840), H2113 [26AP]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see S. 3220), S8345 [17NO] (see H.R. 5999), H6368 [17NO]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases to reduce time animals are held in shelters and require claimants to be responsible for cost of animal care (see H.R. 2085), H1610 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to support microchipping of dogs and cats in animal shelters or similar establishments (see H.R. 4180), H3154 [25JN]

Disasters: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 1442), H857 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (S. 1378), S2227 [27AP]

Texts of

S. 1385, Puppy Protection Act, S2227 [27AP]