Bill115th CongressFiled May 11, 2018Animals
H.R. 5780
KITTEN Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 11, 2018)
Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2018 or the KITTEN Act of 2018
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program.
What just happenedJun 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8](R-MI)Sponsor
61 cosponsors46 D15 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2018
- Jun 22, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House