ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

National Service Dog Day: observance (S. Res. 238), S4605, S4606 [19SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), consideration (H. Res. 614), H3974 [26JY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 614), H3974 [26JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: address impact of climate change (see S. 1016), S999 [28MR] (see H.R. 1840), H1527 [28MR]

——— authorize livestock producers to take crested caracaras in order to prevent death, injury or destruction to livestock (see H.R. 4939), H4030 [26JY]

——— place moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act, and require country-of-origin labeling on meat and dairy products (see S. 271), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 797), H678 [2FE]

——— prohibit confinement of pregnant pigs (see H.R. 2939), H2083 [27AP]

——— protect ranchers from out-of-state regulation that interferes with interstate livestock production (see S. 3382), S5693 [30NO]

——— regulate market concentration and competition in food and agriculture industry (see S. 2670), S3756 [27JY] (see H.R. 4979), H4137 [27JY]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Dept. of Justice enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see S. 2555), S3752 [27JY] (see H.R. 5041), H4140 [27JY]

——— increase enforcement of violations (see H.R. 1788), H1437 [24MR]

BatWeek: designate (see S. Res. 436), S5213 [26OC] (see H. Res. 805), H5043 [24OC]

Bears: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 3518), H2454 [18MY]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see S. 1529), S1603 [10MY] (see H.R. 2742), H1907 [20AP]

BLM: allow holders of certain grazing permits to make minor range improvements and require Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to respond to requests for range improvements within certain time (see S. 3322), S5540 [15NO] (see H.R. 6441), H5893 [15NO]

——— prohibit certain uses of aircraft relative to management of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 3656), H2596 [24MY]

Business and industry: prohibit farming of mink for their fur and compensate farmers as they transition out of industry (see H.R. 3783), H2712 [1JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade (see S. Res. 409), S5048 [17OC]

CCC: authorize use of funds for emergency assistance to dairy producers in case of livestock relocation and feed crop losses due to natural disasters (see H.R. 6690), H6740 [7DE]

Charleston, SC: tribute to South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center for efforts in rehabilitating and releasing injured and sick sea turtles to their natural environment (see H. Res. 506), H2884 [13JN]

Chisholm National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 247), H150 [10JA]

Clean Air Act: prohibit issuance of regulatory permits for certain emissions from agricultural livestock production (see S. 997), S999 [28MR]

Coins: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see S. 711), S714 [8MR] (see H.R. 807), H678 [2FE]

Conservation of natural resources: protect and conserve at least 50 percent of land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in U.S. and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide (see H. Res. 430), H2500 [22MY]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4262 [12SE]

Crime: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 208), H105 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow emergency haying under Conservation Reserve Program during primary nesting season (see S. 2412), S3458 [20JY]

——— allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 846), S825 [16MR]

——— amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have interest in small meat packing businesses (see H.R. 530), H426 [26JA]

——— authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see S. 759), S743 [9MR] (see H.R. 1480), H1247 [9MR]

——— award grants to entities for purposes of supporting capability of such entities to provide care to animals in their care (see H.R. 5897), H4989 [6OC]

——— award grants to support microchipping of dogs and cats in animal shelters or similar establishments (see H.R. 3709), H2637 [25MY]

——— delay implementation of rule relative to importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats (see S. 2884), S4654 [21SE]

——— ensure ‘‘Product of U.S.A.’’ label only goes on beef and beef products exclusively derived from animals born, raised, and slaughtered in U.S. (see H.R. 1604), H1286 [14MR]

——— ensure that all dogs entering U.S. do not pose health risk (see S. 502), S457 [16FE] (see H.R. 1184), H874 [24FE]

——— establish alternative manure management program (see S. 2479), S3522 [25JY] (see H.R. 4327), H3141 [23JN]

——— establish cattle contract library (see S. 228), S229 [2FE] (see H.R. 1287), H1048 [1MR]

——— establish country of origin labeling requirements for beef (see S. 52), S75 [24JA]

——— establish Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement (see S. 272), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 805), H678 [2FE]

——— establish Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters (see S. 346), S311 [9FE]

——— establish position of Women Farmers and Ranchers Liaison (see H.R. 4425), H3158 [30JN]

——— establish program to provide loans and loan guarantees to assist new and expanded meat processors and renderers (see S. 2951), S4720 [27SE]

——— exempt from inspection slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses conducted at custom slaughter facilities (see S. 907), S909 [22MR] (see H.R. 2814), H1945 [25AP]

——— exempt persons or legal entities that derive income from agriculture from agricultural conservation assistance programs payment limitations (see S. 2704), S3757 [27JY] (see H.R. 4800), H3887 [20JY]

——— exempt persons or legal entities that derive income from agriculture from agricultural disaster assistance programs payment limitations (see H.R. 4127), H2931 [14JN]

——— extend feral swine eradication and control pilot program (see H.R. 714), H627 [1FE]

——— extend scope of Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to address harmful animal and plant pathogens and provide States additional access to agricultural innovation projects (see H.R. 2385), H1641 [29MR]

——— further plant cultivar and animal breed research, development, and commercialization (see S. 2023), S2123 [15JN]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (see S. 174), S172 [31JA] (see H.R. 2975), H2084 [27AP] (see H.R. 4017), H2807 [12JN]

——— improve Dairy Margin Coverage Program (see H.R. 4125), H2931 [14JN]

——— improve disaster assistance programs (see S. 555), S531 [28FE]

——— improve drought related disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 5691), H4497 [26SE]

——— improve health and safety protections for meatpacking workers, protect market share of small processing plants, and require GAO report on racial disparities in meat and poultry processing (see S. 270), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 798), H678 [2FE]

——— improve Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (see H.R. 3543), H2455 [18MY]

——— improve program that provides livestock disaster assistance (see S. 2097), S2186 [21JN]

——— include as high-priority research and extension initiative research and extension on precision agriculture workforce development (see H.R. 5459), H4344 [14SE]

——— increase payments for drought-resilient or water-saving practices and to provide additional payments for perennial production systems (see H.R. 5764), H4713 [27SE]

——— make grants to modify and upgrade structures to serve as interim and permanent housing to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets (see H.R. 3957), H2786 [9JN]

——— make improvements relative to pricing of cattle and provide relief for small meat, poultry, and egg processing (see H.R. 559), H427 [26JA]

——— make unlawful acquisitions that would create monopolies in meatpacking industry (see S. 2818), S4525 [14SE]

——— procure minimum amount of meat and poultry products from small meat processors and develop digital livestock exchange platform (see S. 2792), S4440 [13SE]

——— prohibit retailers from designating U.S. as country of origin for foreign beef (see H.R. 5081), H4151 [28JY]

——— prohibit use of M–44 devices, commonly known as ‘‘cyanide bombs’’, on public land (see S. 1940), S2070 [13JN] (see H.R. 4068), H2883 [13JN]

——— provide administrative enforcement authority over live poultry dealers (see S. 2633), S3755 [27JY]

——— provide emergency relief to producers of livestock with herds adversely affected by Mexican gray wolves (see S. 1726), S1744 [18MY] (see H.R. 2695), H1846 [18AP]

——— provide support for organic dairy producers and processors (see S. 3097), S5110 [19OC]

——— publish criteria for review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates and review and respond to such requests (see H.R. 5079), H4151 [28JY] (see H.R. 5106), H4157 [1AU]

——— reauthorize animal disease prevention and management programs (see S. 1666), S1705 [17MY] (see H.R. 3419), H2424 [17MY]

——— reauthorize emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program (see S. 2734), S4228 [6SE]

——— reauthorize feral swine eradication and control pilot program (see S. 1613), S1678 [16MY] (see H.R. 3984), H2787 [9JN]

——— reauthorize Genome to Phenome Initiative (see H.R. 3905), H2778 [7JN]

——— reestablish Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (see H.R. 4248), H3070 [21JN]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (see H.R. 1824), H1526 [28MR]

——— require Economic Research Service to conduct research on consolidation and concentration in livestock industry (see S. 1020), S1052 [29MR] (see H.R. 5289), H4204 [25AU]

——— require preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from Hawaii by either domestic or international travel (see H.R. 2881), H2047 [26AP]

——— require producers establish disaster preparedness plans to be eligible for certain disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 243), H150 [10JA]

——— require review of effectiveness of Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (see S. 1836), S1983 [6JN] (see H.R. 2420), H1691 [30MR]

——— require slaughter date, package date, freeze date, and country of origin be labeled on meat and poultry products (see H.R. 5462), H4344 [14SE]

——— support small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments (see S. 354), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 945), H824 [9FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for certain requirements relating to retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4081), H2884 [13JN]

Dept. of HHS: issue final ruling deeming foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless label or labeling of such foods contains warning specifying toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested (see H.R. 617), H509 [30JA]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing (see H.R. 3989), H2787 [9JN]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for identification of credible information on origins of coronavirus (see H.R. 301), H203 [11JA]

Dept. of the Interior: assist Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations with protection, conservation, and fostering of buffalo herds and habitat on Indian lands (see S. 2908), S4654 [21SE] (see H.R. 6368), H5727 [13NO]

——— implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros and encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities (see H.R. 726), H627 [1FE]

——— prohibit purchase of land in foreign countries to protect endangered species not native to U.S. (see H.R. 94), H101 [9JA]

——— withdraw certain documents relative to grizzly bears (see H.R. 5927), H4998 [11OC]

——— withdraw proposed rule relative to endangered species status of dunes sagebrush lizard (see H.R. 4558), H3205 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans (see S. 2067), S2185 [21JN]

——— establish grant program for provision of service dogs to eligible veterans (see H.R. 4809), H3888 [20JY]

——— report to Congress on average time to provide service or guide dogs to veterans (see H.R. 3363), H2375 [16MY]

Depts. of Commerce and the Interior: prevent from issuing maritime rules related to Rice’s whale that would impede offshore energy development and military activities (see S. 2986), S4760 [28SE]

Drugs: prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see S. 993), S999 [28MR] (see H.R. 1839), H1527 [28MR]

Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 210), H105 [9JA]

Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 516), S6057 [19DE] (see H. Res. 881), H5902 [21NO]

——— exclude certain populations of lesser prairie chicken from authority of such Act (see H.R. 248), H150 [10JA]

——— provide flexibility in protective regulations when species are listed as threatened or endangered (see H.R. 6784), H6983 [14DE]

——— require publication on Internet of basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 518), H323 [25JA]

——— treat artificially propagated animals same as naturally propagated animals (see H.R. 520), H323 [25JA]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see H. Res. 423), H2456 [18MY]

EPA: prohibit from using funds for methane monitoring to monitor emissions of methane from livestock (see S. 937), S909 [22MR]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 4277), H3107 [22JN]

FDA: address regulation of zootechnical animal food substances (see S. 1842), S2005 [7JN] (see H.R. 6687), H6740 [7DE]

——— make certain changes relative to approval of abbreviated applications for approval of new animal drugs (see H.R. 1683), H1300 [21MR]

——— provide authority to investigate animal feeding operations near produce farms where foodborne illness outbreaks occur to better determine root causes of such outbreaks (see S. 2782), S4440 [13SE] (see H.R. 4110), H2931 [14JN]

——— provide authority to prohibit water buffalo products from being marketed as buffalo and clarify that buffalo is common name for bison (see S. 258), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 3866), H2762 [6JN]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 1844), S2005 [7JN] (see H.R. 1418), H1149 [7MR]

——— repeal guidance to require veterinary oversight for use of medically important antimicrobial animal drugs available as over-the-counter products (see H.R. 4012), H2807 [12JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require agencies with working dog programs to implement GAO recommendations relative to health and welfare of working dogs (see S. 2414), S3458 [20JY]

——— withdraw certain proposed rules relative to Endangered Species Act (see S. 2811), S4525 [14SE] (see H.R. 5504), H4345 [14SE]

Federal employees: permit use of Federal funds to pay for travel costs of Federal personnel and their pets (see S. 2193), S2224 [22JN] (see H.R. 3384), H2376 [16MY]

FEMA: establish pilot grant program for mobile pet shelters during emergencies and major disasters (see H.R. 5175), H4171 [8AU]

Food: establish working group to evaluate threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Brazil (see S. 480), S456 [16FE]

——— provide for study on food animal microbiomes (see H.R. 4698), H3699 [18JY]

——— provide protection for good faith donation of pet products (see S. 2370), S3147 [19JY] (see H.R. 4750), H3857 [19JY]

——— temporarily suspend importation of beef and beef products from Paraguay and require establishment of working group to evaluate threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Paraguay (see S. 3386), S5712 [4DE]

Food industry: prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see S. 2037), S2123 [15JN] (see H.R. 3475), H2453 [18MY]

Foreign countries: require inspections of foreign laboratories conducting biomedical and behavioral research to ensure compliance with applicable animal welfare requirements (see S. 2397), S3148 [19JY]

——— urge all countries to outlaw dog and cat meat trade and enforce existing laws against such trade (see S. Con. Res. 16), S3460 [20JY] (see H. Con. Res. 59), H3888 [20JY]

Foreign trade: prohibit sale of kangaroos and kangaroo products (see H.R. 4995), H4138 [27JY]

Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see S. Res. 494), S5919 [12DE] (see H. Res. 195), H1114 [3MR]

Hawaii: establish competitive grant program to support conservation and recovery of native plant and animal species (see S. 1145), S1090 [30MR] (see H.R. 2459), H1698 [3AP]

Health: improve prevention of spread of animal diseases (see S. 901), S860 [21MR] (see H.R. 3748), H2664 [30MY]

——— prohibit transportation, sale, and purchase of donkeys or donkey hides for producing ejiao and prohibit transportation, sale, and purchase of products containing ejiao (see H.R. 6021), H5042 [24OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]

——— provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions (see H.R. 2648), H1759 [17AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 5217), H4187 [15AU]

Law enforcement: establish grant program to facilitate veterinary care of former law enforcement canines (see H.R. 5885), H4985 [3OC]

Marine mammals: issue manatee semipostal stamp (see H.R. 3119), H2135 [5MY]

Mexico: support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (see S. Res. 379), S4760 [28SE] (see H. Res. 683), H4297 [13SE]

Morality and ethics: increase protections by reforming licensing process for dealers and exhibitors (see H.R. 3859), H2762 [6JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1292 [17MR]

National 4–H Week: designate (see S. Res. 399), S4948 [4OC] (see H. Res. 760), H4986 [3OC]

National American Birding Week: designate (see H. Res. 370), H2171 [9MY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 751), H4910 [29SE]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 426), S5144 [24OC]

National cemeteries: authorize interment of military working dogs in any open national cemetery under control of National Cemetery Administration (see H.R. 918), H823 [9FE]

National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing: establish (see H.R. 1024), H838 [14FE]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 269), S2225 [22JN]

National Service Dog Day: observance (see S. Res. 238), S1983 [6JN] (see H. Res. 513), H2959 [15JN]

National Wild Turkey Federation: anniversary (see H. Res. 358), H2127 [2MY]

Native Americans: address hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (see S. 1286), S1340 [25AP] (see H.R. 2839), H1946 [25AP]

——— address hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (see S. 1287), S1340 [25AP] (see H.R. 2850), H1946 [25AP]

NIH: ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 1024), H838 [14FE]

——— prohibit Federal funds to conduct biological, medical, or behavioral research involving testing of dogs (see H.R. 574), H428 [26JA]

——— prohibit support for activity or program that uses live animals in research outside U.S. (see H.R. 4757), H3857 [19JY]

——— require research facilities that use companion dogs, cats, or rabbits for research purposes to offer such animals for adoption after completion of such research (see H.R. 2878), H2047 [26AP]

NOAA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’ (see S.J. Res. 23), S1091 [30MR] (see H.J. Res. 46), H1692 [30MR]

——— establish climate impact management plan for conservation of certain marine mammal species (see H.R. 1383), H1147 [7MR]

——— prohibit implementation of certain documents until National Marine Fisheries Service issues documents relating to Rice’s whale (see H.R. 6008), H5038 [20OC]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: determine means to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef that is in compliance with all applicable World Trade Organization rules (see H.R. 5215), H4187 [15AU]

Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see S. 3127), S5182 [25OC] (see H.R. 6053), H5104 [25OC]

Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see S. 1531), S1603 [10MY]

——— expand authorization of voluntary Federal grazing permit retirement, provide increased flexibility for Federal grazing permittees, and promote equitable resolution or avoidance of conflicts on Federal lands (see H.R. 6314), H5651 [8NO]

——— improve management of grazing permits and leases (see S. 1553), S1623 [11MY]

——— provide for establishment of grazing management program on Federal land in Malheur County, OR (see S. 1890), S2028 [8JN]

Research: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see S. 707), S714 [8MR] (see H.R. 1465), H1206 [8MR]

——— prohibit use of taxpayer dollars to support animal experimentation in laboratories of adversarial nations (see S. 2716), S3894 [5SE] (see H.R. 5020), H4139 [27JY]

Science: prohibit human-animal chimeras (see S. 751), S742 [9MR]

Silas, Lawrence: tribute (see H. Res. 176), H916 [27FE]

Sports: prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing (see H.R. 3894), H2777 [7JN]

——— protect health and welfare of horses and improve integrity and safety of horseracing by authorizing States to enter into interstate compact to develop and enforce scientific medication control and racetrack safety rules (see H.R. 5693), H4497 [26SE]

Taxation: make permanent three year depreciation schedule for racehorses regardless of age when put into service (see H.R. 2926), H2083 [27AP]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 2829), S4554 [18SE] (see H.R. 4355), H3142 [23JN]

——— reduce holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (see H.R. 2927), H2083 [27AP]

——— transfer portion of firearms transfer tax to Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund and Conservation of America’s Wildlife Trust Fund (see H.R. 6352), H5668 [9NO]

Territories: repeal extension of prohibition on animal fighting to territories (see H.R. 5650), H4455 [21SE]

Trucking industry: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4241), H3070 [21JN]

U.N.: disapprove recommendations to reduce meat consumption in U.S. (see H. Res. 920), H6814 [11DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: authorize livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures in order to prevent death, injury, or destruction of livestock (see S. 3358), S5674 [29NO] (see H.R. 1437), H1204 [8MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (see S.J. Res. 9), S265 [7FE] (see H.J. Res. 29), H737 [7FE]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H4028 [26JY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (see S.J. Res. 24), S1091 [30MR] (see H.J. Res. 49), H1692 [30MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 614), H4028 [26JY]

——— issue new rule removing Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife (see H.R. 1419), H1149 [7MR]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 1149), S1091 [30MR]

——— provide for determination of grizzly bear species consistent with Endangered Species Act (see S. 2571), S3753 [27JY] (see H.R. 4997), H4138 [27JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 99), H101 [9JA]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds (see S. 2395), S3148 [19JY] (see H.R. 5009), H4139 [27JY]

——— reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (see S. 1895), S2028 [8JN] (see H.R. 764), H676 [2FE]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and issue new rule delisting Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem grizzly bears from threatened list (see H.R. 1364), H1113 [3MR]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of decision (see S. 445), S425 [15FE] (see H.R. 1245), H969 [28FE]

——— update post-delisting monitoring plan for Western Great Lakes distinct population segment of gray wolf (see S. 1788), S1899 [1JN]

——— work with partners and support efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal areas that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust species depend (see S. 1381), S1419 [27AP] (see H.R. 2950), H2083 [27AP]

Water: carry out activities to control movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters and provide financial assistance for watercraft inspection and decontamination (see S. 2105), S2221 [22JN]

West Indian manatee: designate as endangered species under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 131), H102 [9JA]

Western National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 2512) (see H.R. 247), H150 [10JA]

Wildlife: enhance protections against importation, and transport between States, of injurious species (see S. 1614), S1678 [16MY] (see H.R. 4922), H4029 [26JY]

Letters

Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization performance goals and procedures fiscal year 2024 through 2028: FDA, S5038–S5042 [17OC]

Animal Generic User Fee Act reauthorization performance goals and procedures fiscal year 2024 through 2028: FDA, S5042 [17OC]

Messages

Protection From Trade or Taking of Pangolins by China Under Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: President Biden, S5359 [6NO], H5462 [6NO]

Veto of S.J. Res. 9, Disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule Relative to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Status for Lesser Prairie-Chicken: President Biden, S4675, S4677 [26SE]

Veto of S.J. Res. 24, Disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule Relative to Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat: President Biden, S4675, S4677 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: benefits of livestock grazing, H5156 [26OC]

——— impact of climate change policies on food production, H4959 [3OC]

Alaska: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, E242 [22MR]

Bek (K–9 officer): tribute to Myrtle Beach Police Dept., police dog, H6965 [14DE]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H2115 [28AP]

BLM: Wild Horse and Burro program funding, H5272 [2NO]

Brighton, MI: tribute to Brighton Area Schools Social and Emotional Learning Dogs program, E539 [9JN]

Charleston, SC: tribute to South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center for efforts in rehabilitating and releasing injured and sick sea turtles to their natural environment (H. Res. 506), H2818 [13JN]

Columbus, NE: anniversary of Columbus Sales Pavilion, H4385 [19SE]

Conservation Beyond Borders Foundation: tribute, E874 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have interest in small meat packing businesses (H.R. 530), H471 [27JA]

——— effects of consolidation of meat processors, fruit processors, and beverage distributors on small producers in agricultural industry, H1957 [26AP]

——— opening of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, KS, H2506 [23MY]

——— prohibit funding to issue or implement rule on number of animal owners for purposes of Food Safety and Inspection Service custom slaughter exemption and related recordkeeping, H4560 [26SE]

——— prohibit funding to mandate electronic identification eartags for cattle and bison, H4557, H4558 [26SE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs, H286 [25JA], H1332, H1335 [23MR], H2179 [10MY], H2506, H2509 [23MY], H2715 [5JN], H3076 [22JN], H3213 [12JY], H4059 [27JY], H4234 [12SE], H5941 [29NO]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 1824), E271 [28MR]

——— require preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from Hawaii by either domestic or international travel (H.R. 2881), E359 [26AP]

Dept. of Energy: exclude any oil and gas leasing activities on Outer Continental Shelf in areas that would adversely impact any marine mammal, H441 [27JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding to study expanded use of canine units for detecting drugs and migrants along southern border, H4646 [27SE]

Dept. of the Interior: assist Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations with protection, conservation, and fostering of buffalo herds and habitat on Indian lands (H.R. 6368), H5933 [28NO]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, administer, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Texas Kangaroo Rat and Designation of Critical Habitat’’, H5330 [2NO]

——— prohibit funding to implement National Marine Fisheries Service stay agreement with Sierra Club expanding Rice’s whale critical habitat, H5326 [2NO]

District of Columbia: tribute to City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue Center, E837 [13SE]

Endangered Species Act: anniversary, H2491 [22MY]

——— improve and modernize, H2491–H2497 [22MY]

——— reform, H2557 [24MY]

FAA: add certain meat and food processing facilities to list of critical infrastructure facilities that can impose restrictions on drone flights around operations, H3823, H3824 [19JY]

FDA: prohibit funding for grants relative to any transgenic edible vaccine, H4559, H4560 [26SE]

——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (H.R. 1418), H3620–H3624 [17JY]

Firestine, Martene: Pennsylvania Livestock Association Heritage Award recipient, H5734 [14NO]

Forest Service: prohibit funding for shooting cattle in Gila National Forest or other national forest, H5335 [2NO]

Global Humane (organization): tribute to animal welfare efforts, E1257 [22DE]

Health care professionals: address food animal veterinarian shortage, H3644 [18JY]

Hike Doggie, Inc.: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E546 [12JN]

Hilton Head Island, SC: tribute to Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Patrol, H161 [11JA]

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Inc.: extend authority, E47 [24JA]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6199 [6DE]

Jago (K–9 officer): tribute to University of Iowa Police Dept., police dog, H6821 [12DE]

Kalona, IA: tribute to Mid-Prairie Middle School fifth graders for entrepreneurship project, H2668 [31MY]

Kansas: importance of agriculture industry, H2179 [10MY], H3076 [22JN]

Kilo (K–9 officer): tribute to Indianola, IA, Police Dept., police dog, H1918 [25AP]

Kurly (K–9 officer): tribute to Davenport, IA, Police Dept., police dog, H4236 [12SE]

Lockhart, Lisa: American Rodeo barrel racing winner, E317 [17AP]

McKean County, PA: tribute to McKean County 4–H Club Pennsylvania 4–H State Horse Show participants, H5715 [13NO]

Mexico: support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (H. Res. 683), H5926, H5927 [28NO]

National American Birding Week: designate (H. Res. 370), H2155 [9MY]

National Beef Month: observance, H2388 [17MY], E485 [24MY]

National Milk Day: observance, H165 [11JA]

Native Americans: address hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (H.R. 2839), H6749–H6751 [11DE]

New Jersey Dogs of Honor (organization): tribute, E1049 [2NO]

Oregon: removal of non-native sea lions along Willamette River to protect salmon population, H2892 [14JN]

Paco (K–9 officer): tribute to Burlington, IA, Police Dept., police dog, H3956 [26JY]

Pagel, Theo: American Humane (organization) Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation recipient, E849 [14SE]

Palmer, Annie: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Grow Your Future Award recipient, H689 [6FE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to dairy industry, H2143 [9MY]

Plasto, NH: tribute to Pest End (business), E1047 [2NO]

Public lands: provide for establishment of grazing management program on Federal land in Malheur County, OR (S. 1890), H5292 [2NO]

Punxsutawney, PA: observance of Groundhog Day, H634 [2FE]

Rescue Road (organization): tribute, H1274 [10MR]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, E1024 [26OC]

Santa Rosa Junior College: anniversary of Agricultural and National Resources Dept., E319 [17AP]

Springfield, IL: tribute to Springfield Police Dept., K9, Thor, H1427 [24MR]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of Dickerson Park Zoo, E663 [12JY]

Texas: tribute to 6th Congressional District outstanding constituents, H3103 [22JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (H.J. Res. 29), H2496 [22MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), H4044–H4049 [27JY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), consideration (H. Res. 614), H3966–H3976 [26JY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), H4047, H4052–H4058 [27JY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 614), H3966–H3976 [26JY]

——— reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (H.R. 764), H2492, H2495 [22MY]

——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of decision (H.R. 1245), H2494 [22MY]

University of Georgia: tribute to poultry science building, H285 [25JA]

Victoria, TX: tribute to Victoria Livestock Show, E141 [24FE]

Weld County, CO: tribute to National Western Stock Show award recipients, E88, E89 [2FE]

West Indian manatee: designate as endangered species under Endangered Species Act (H.R. 131), H2041 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: support small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments during coronavirus emergency, S109 [26JA]

BatWeek: designate (S. Res. 436), S5219 [26OC]

Blue–9 Pet Products (company): tribute, S3891 [5SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade (S. Res. 409), S5054 [17OC]

Delaware: anniversary of Delmarva chicken industry, S256 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish alternative manure management program (S. 2479), S3525 [25JY]

——— establish country of origin labeling requirements for beef (S. 52), S109 [26JA], S2448 [13JY]

——— exempt persons or legal entities that derive income from agriculture from agricultural conservation assistance programs payment limitations (S. 2704), S3766 [27JY]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues, S5684 [30NO]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (S. 174), S216 [2FE], S2448 [13JY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs, S109 [26JA], S2014 [8JN], S2268 [10JY], S2447 [13JY], S4570 [19SE], S5172–S5175 [25OC]

——— support small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments (S. 354), S2448 [13JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program on dog training therapy and provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility impairments, S442 [16FE]

Dunlap Livestock Auction, Inc.: tribute, S4676 [26SE]

Endangered Species Day: observance, S1723 [18MY]

FDA: reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (S. 1844), S5038 [17OC]

Goicoechea, Pete: Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Honor inductee, S5477 [13NO]

Idaho: tribute to McKee’s Feed, Garden & Pet Centers (business), S1895 [1JN]

Kirkbride, Jon and Dianne: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, S3518 [25JY]

Moscow, ID: tribute to Palouse Animal Wellness and Surgery (business), S95 [25JA]

Mount Ulla, NC: tribute to Lutheridge Jersey Farm, S4351 [11SE]

National 4–H Week: designate (S. Res. 399), S4958 [4OC]

National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 426), S5152 [24OC]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 269), S3121 [18JY]

National Rendering Day: observance, S1290 [20AP]

National Service Dog Day: observance (S. Res. 238), S4606 [19SE]

National Wild Turkey Federation: anniversary, S5179 [25OC]

Native Americans: address hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (H.R. 2839), S6061 [19DE]

NOAA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’ (S.J. Res. 23), S1579, S1583 [10MY], S1609, S1612 [11MY], S1723, S1730 [18MY]

Research: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (S. 707), S716 [8MR]

Supreme Court: decision in National Pork Producers Council v. Ross relative to California animal welfare law violation of dormant commerce clause, S2170 [21JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), S1473, S1478, S1488, S1497–S1500 [3MY], S1730 [18MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), unanimous-consent agreement, S4676 [26SE], S4733 [28SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (S.J. Res. 9), veto, S4731, S4739 [28SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), S1579, S1584 [10MY], S1609 [11MY], S1730 [18MY]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), unanimous-consent agreement, S4733 [28SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (S.J. Res. 24), veto, S4676 [26SE], S4731 [28SE]

——— provide for determination of grizzly bear species consistent with Endangered Species Act (S. 2571), S3761 [27JY]

——— work with partners and support efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal areas that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which Federal trust species depend (S. 1381), S1723 [18MY]

Reports filed

Address Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Rights of Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2839) (H. Rept. 118–300), H6206 [6DE]

Coastal Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1381), S3618 [26JY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1381) (S. Rept. 118–127), S5897 [11DE]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 9, Disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule Relative to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Status for Lesser Prairie-Chicken: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 118–158), H4028 [26JY]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 24, Disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule Relative to Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 614) (H. Rept. 118–158), H4028 [26JY]

Disapprove NOAA Rule ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 46) (H. Rept. 118–95), H2739 [5JN]

Disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule Relative to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Status for Lesser Prairie-Chicken: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 118–94), H2739 [5JN]

Disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule Relative to Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 118–96), H2739 [5JN]

FDA User Fee Programs Relating to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1418) (H. Rept. 118–104), H2785 [9JN]

——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1844), S3618 [26JY]

Grizzly Bear State Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1245) (H. Rept. 118–204), H4436 [20SE]

Trust the Science Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 764) (H. Rept. 118–206), H4436 [20SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and Certain Conservation Funds Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2395), S3618 [26JY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2395) (S. Rept. 118–128), S5897 [11DE]

Working Dog Health and Welfare Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2414) (S. Rept. 118–137), S5960 [13DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 614, consideration of S.J. Res. 9, disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken, H3966 [26JY]

H. Res. 614, consideration of S.J. Res. 24, disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat, H3966 [26JY]

H. Res. 683, support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries by Mexico annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande, H5926 [28NO]

H.R. 1418, FDA user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H3620–H3623 [17JY]

H.R. 2839, address hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, H6749 [11DE]

S. 52, American Beef Labeling Act, S76 [24JA]

S. 174, Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act, S174 [31JA]

S. 354, Strengthening Local Processing Act, S317–S319 [9FE]

S. 409, use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade, S5052 [17OC]

S. 555, Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act, S533–S535 [28FE]

S. 937, prohibit EPA from using funds for methane monitoring to monitor emissions of methane from livestock, S911 [22MR]

S. 997, Livestock Regulatory Protection Act, S1001 [28MR]

S. 2412, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Flexibility Act, S3462 [20JY]

S. Con. Res. 16, urge all countries to outlaw dog and cat meat trade and enforce existing laws against such trade, S3463 [20JY]

S. Res. 238, National Service Dog Day, S1985 [6JN], S4606 [19SE]

S. Res. 269, National Day of the American Cowboy, S2238 [22JN]

S. Res. 379, support diplomatic relations with Mexico to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande, S4763 [28SE]

S. Res. 399, National 4–H Week, S4955 [4OC]

S. Res. 426, National Bison Day, S5148 [24OC]

S. Res. 436, BatWeek, S5217 [26OC]

S. Res. 494, establish National Biodiversity Strategy, S5923 [12DE]

S. Res. 516, Endangered Species Act anniversary, S6059 [19DE]

S.J. Res. 9, disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken, S1500 [3MY]

S.J. Res. 23, disapprove NOAA rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’, S1613 [11MY]

S.J. Res. 24, disapprove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat, S1614 [11MY], H4052 [27JY]