ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H3259, H3260, H3263, H3264, H3265, H3266, H3267, H3268, H3269, H3270, H3271, H3272, H3273, H3274, H3275, H3276, H3277, H3278, H3279, H3280, H3282, H3283, H3284, H3285, H3286, H3287, H3288, H3289 [29AP], H3299, H3300, H3302 [30AP]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), consideration (H. Res. 1224), H3145 [29AP]

Endangered Species Act: amend to incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, protect landowners’ rights, recover listed species, and limit reasonable and prudent measures (H.R. 1897), consideration (H. Res. 1189), H3012 [21AP]

Immigration: provide that alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable (H.R. 4638), consideration (H. Res. 1115), H2544 [17MR]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: restrict air transportation of certain live animals in interstate and foreign commerce to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency in civil aviation (see H.R. 7371), H2030 [4FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for bipartisan Mardi Gras dog parade (see S. Res. 611), S610 [12FE]

Cats: oppose use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery (see H. Res. 985), H615 [9JA]

Coast Guard: require pilot program to enhance existing efforts to mitigate vessel impacts on large cetaceans in San Francisco Bay region (see H.R. 8450), H3067 [22AP]

Consumers: provide pet purchasers report detailing source and health history of animal (see H.R. 8627), H3330 [30AP]

Crime: increase penalties for animal crushing (see H.R. 8480), H3091 [23AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: add precision agriculture workforce development as high priority research and extension area (see H.R. 8507), H3122 [27AP]

——— designate animal shelters as essential community facilities eligible for direct loans and grants (see H.R. 8527), H3123 [27AP]

——— establish program to reimburse forest landowners when they plant native vegetation beneficial to upland wildlife on commercially logged forest land (see S. 4548), S2305 [14MY]

——— improve wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors (see S. 4091), S1047 [12MR]

——— increase purchase of animal protein to be included in food assistance distributed under Emergency Food Assistance Act (see H.R. 8165), H2817 [30MR]

——— make improvements to veterinary services grant program (see H.R. 8505), H3122 [27AP]

——— provide for conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity (see H.R. 8438), H3067 [22AP]

——— reestablish Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (see H.R. 7330), H1975 [3FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (see H.R. 7567), H2224 [13FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), consideration (see H. Res. 1224), H3293 [29AP]

——— require Economic Research Service to conduct research on consolidation and concentration in livestock industry (see S. 4168), S1580 [24MR]

——— restore competition in meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers (see S. 4007), S881 [5MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs (see S. 4079), S1046 [12MR]

——— support emergency preparedness and response efforts for companion animals (see S. 4558), S2326 [18MY] (see H.R. 7438), H2095 [9FE]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing (see S. 4361), S1857 [21AP] (see H.R. 8378), H2994 [20AP]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of funds under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for police dog programs (see H.R. 8179), H2820 [2AP]

——— conduct study on animal cruelty (see S. 4562), S2372 [19MY] (see H.R. 8911), H3627 [19MY]

——— establish grant program to assist with medical expenses of qualified Federal working and service dogs (see H.R. 7904), H2482 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: assist Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations with protection, conservation, and fostering of buffalo herds and habitat on Indian lands (see H.R. 7954), H2550 [17MR]

——— establish America’s Living Library Project (see S. 4023), S881 [5MR] (see H.R. 7832), H2470 [5MR]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: carry out, and coordinate on, activities to prevent, control, and eradicate New World screwworm in wildlife and non-livestock species of animals on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 7466), H2118 [10FE]

Ecology and environment: provide for prevention, management, control, and eradication of aquatic nuisance species (see H.R. 8876), H3626 [19MY]

Endangered Species Act: amend to incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, protect landowners’ rights, recover listed species, and limit reasonable and prudent measures (H.R. 1897), consideration (see H. Res. 1189), H2993 [20AP]

——— limit application relative to certain actions under national flood insurance program (see H.R. 7862), H2475 [9MR]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see H. Res. 1294), H3551 [15MY]

FDA: codify definition of beef and poultry for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion, and enhance Dept. of Agriculture labeling enforcement measures (see S. 4464), S2170 [30AP] (see H.R. 8596), H3329 [30AP]

Foreign countries: require inspections of foreign laboratories conducting biomedical and behavioral research to ensure compliance with applicable animal welfare requirements (see H.R. 7165), H948 [20JA]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on animal fighting ventures (see H.R. 8723), H3346 [11MY]

Immigration: provide that alien convicted of offense involving animal cruelty is inadmissible and deportable (see H.R. 7544), H2218 [12FE]

——— provide that alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable (H.R. 4638), consideration (see H. Res. 1115), H2529 [16MR]

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists: observance (see S. Res. 645), S1091 [17MR] (see H. Res. 1144), H2790 [27MR]

Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters taken for subsistence purposes (see H.R. 8401), H3044 [21AP]

Morality and ethics: express disapproval of slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encourage Japan to enact nationwide ban on such practices (see H. Res. 1110), H2476 [9MR]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see S. 4437), S2128 [29AP]

National American Birding Week: designate (see H. Res. 1240), H3331 [30AP]

National Beef Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S2171 [30AP]

Native Americans: provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention (see H.R. 8473), H3090 [23AP]

NOAA: establish climate impact management plan for conservation of certain marine mammal species (see H.R. 8496), H3122 [27AP]

——— provide for mapping, surveying, monitoring, and mitigation program for migratory whales and other large cetaceans (see H.R. 7332), H1975 [3FE]

Nonhuman primates: prohibit importation (see H.R. 8471), H3090 [23AP]

Patriotism: express appreciation and recognition for contributions of American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history (see H. Res. 1152), H2821 [2AP]

Religion: prohibit provision of Federal funds to States and local government that prohibit their residents from owning dogs (see H.R. 7611), H2233 [20FE]

Research: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see S. 4172), S1580 [24MR]

Tariff: impose duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand (see H.R. 7276), H1920 [30JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish demonstration program relative to golden mussel (see S. 4603), S2416 [20MY]

Wildlife: adjust Lacey Act Amendments provisions relative to captive wildlife offenses (see H.R. 7159), H948 [20JA]

——— support Federal, State, and Tribal coordination and management efforts relative to wildlife diseases and zoonotic disease surveillance and ongoing and potential disease outbreaks (see S. 4451), S2170 [30AP]

Cost Estimates

Bill To Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act (H.R. 4638): CBO, H2605 [19MR]

Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567): CBO, E405–E411 [4MY]

Letters

Farm, Food, and National Security Act: Representative Bost, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E404 [4MY]

——— Representative Comer, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E405 [4MY]

——— Representative Glenn Thompson, Committee on Agriculture (House), E403, E404, E405 [4MY]

——— Representative Graves, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E404 [4MY]

——— Representative Guthrie, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E404 [4MY]

——— Representative Hill, Committee on Financial Services (House), E403 [4MY]

——— Representative Jason Smith, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E405 [4MY]

——— Representative Jordan, Committee on Judiciary (House), E404 [4MY]

——— Representative Roger Williams, Committee on Small Business (House), E403 [4MY]

——— Representative Walberg, Committee on Education and Workforce (House), E403 [4MY]

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act: Maryland Blue Catfish Processors coalition, H2518 [16MR]

Lists

Additional cosponsors of S. 4007, Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, S857 [5MR]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H3175 [29AP], H3310 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Atsma family: Tulare, CA, Chamber of Commerce Dairy Family of the Year award recipient, E13 [8JA]

BLM: ensure that ranchers who have grazing agreements on national grasslands are treated same as permittees on other Federal land, H3278 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia, H3285, H3286 [29AP]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs, H1940 [2FE]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H2423, H2427 [5MR], H3006 [21AP], H3169–H3290 [29AP], H3299–H3311 [30AP], H3410–H3417 [13MY], H3543 [15MY], E393, E400 [30AP], E403 [4MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), consideration (H. Res. 1224), H3137–H3147 [29AP]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), corrections in engrossment, H3311 [30AP]

——— repeal rule entitled ‘‘Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison’’ and prohibit future similar rule, H3279 [29AP]

——— report to Congress on available assistance to agricultural producers in Arizona that have suffered economic losses due to failure of Mexico to deliver water, H3275 [29AP]

——— revise evidence standards to confirm livestock depredations by Mexican wolves, H3275, H3276 [29AP]

Endangered Species Act: amend to incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, protect landowners’ rights, recover listed species, and limit reasonable and prudent measures (H.R. 1897), consideration (H. Res. 1189), H3006–H3013 [21AP], H3050 [22AP]

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site: anniversary, E283 [27MR]

Imler, PA: Singing Brook Farms National Beef Quality Assurance Dairy Award recipient, H2344 [3MR]

Immigration: provide that alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable (H.R. 4638), H2600–H2606 [19MR]

——— provide that alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable (H.R. 4638), consideration (H. Res. 1115), H2538–H2544 [17MR]

Kalispell, MT: tribute to Brash Rodeo, E459 [19MY]

Loudoun County, VA: proposed sale of Middleburg Training Center to Army, H2723 [26MR]

Mazak, Reba Y.: Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Woman of the Year in Agriculture award recipient, E119 [9FE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H2666 [24MR]

National American Birding Week: designate (H. Res. 1240), E398 [30AP]

NOAA: administer grants to pet and animal food manufacturers to ensure watermen are incentivized to catch blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay and establish structures for long-term market (H.R. 4294), H2265 [24FE], H2516–H2519 [16MR]

Pesek, Richard: Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Cattleman of the Year award recipient, H105 [7JA]

Pomona, CA: anniversary of W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, H2983 [20AP]

Research: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research, H3285 [29AP]

Sports: prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing, H3285 [29AP]

Tampa, FL: anniversary of Tampa Bay Downs (racetrack), E399 [30AP]

York, PA: anniversary of York County SPCA, E299 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: address foreign control of U.S. agriculture and food supply, S1762–S1764 [15AP]

Alaska: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1038 [12MR], S1344 [19MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for bipartisan Mardi Gras dog parade (S. Res. 611), S616 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), S2143 [30AP]

——— restore competition in meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers (S. 4007), S856 [5MR]

——— strategies to combat New World screwworm and enhance U.S. preparedness and response capabilities against potential outbreaks in livestock, S502 [5FE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of Memphis Zoo, S1838 [20AP]

Montana: tribute to cattle ranchers, S1667 [26MR]

National Beef Month: designate (S. Res. 711), S2283 [13MY]

Native Americans: protect cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and marine mammal ivory products (S. 254), S1039 [12MR]

Research: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (S. 4172), S1581 [24MR]

Sergeant Stubby (military working dog): anniversary of death, S1443 [20MR]

Reports filed

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 545), S1820 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1897, Endangered Species Act Amendments To Incentivize Wildlife Conservation, Protect Landowners’ Rights, Recover Species, and Limit Reasonable Measures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1189) (H. Rept. 119–618), H2993 [20AP]

Consideration of H.R. 4638, Bill To Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1115) (H. Rept. 119–554), H2529 [16MR]

Consideration of H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1224) (H. Rept. 119–628), H3293 [29AP]

Endangered Species Act Amendments: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1897) (H. Rept. 119–568), H2674 [24MR]

Farm, Food, and National Security Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 7567) (H. Rept. 119–620), H3044 [21AP]

Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1110) (H. Rept. 119–433), H251 [8JA]

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4294) (H. Rept. 119–510), H2257 [23FE]

Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 1441) (S. Rept. 119–113), S650 [24FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 1115, consideration of H.R. 4638, Bill To Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act, H2538 [17MR]

H. Res. 1189, consideration of H.R. 1897, amend Endangered Species Act to incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, protect landowners’ rights, recover listed species, and limit reasonable and prudent measures, H3007 [21AP]

H. Res. 1224, consideration of H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act, H3137 [29AP]

H.R. 4294, Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act, H2516 [16MR]

H.R. 4638, Bill To Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act, H2600 [19MR]

H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act, H3176–H3259 [29AP]

S. 4007, Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, S883–S887 [5MR]

S. 4437, Puppy Protection Act, S2131 [29AP]

S. Res. 611, use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for bipartisan Mardi Gras dog parade, S614 [12FE]

S. Res. 645, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, S1093 [17MR]

S. Res. 711, National Beef Month, S2176 [30AP]