Puppy Protection Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 1, 2019)
Puppy Protection Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs
- adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care;
- appropriate and nutritious food;
- continuous access to potable water; and
- meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day.
The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs.
What just happenedMay 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 1, 2019
- May 16, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee - May 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - May 1, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 1, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House