Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 16, 2017)
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017
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 happenedMar 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2017
- Mar 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee - Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E216)
- Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House