Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2015
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 23, 2015)
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2015
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the list of permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.
What just happenedJun 23, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 23, 2015
- Jun 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Jun 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 23, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House