Bill116th CongressFiled May 6, 2020International Affairs
S. 3628
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for purchasing dogs and cats from wet markets in China, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 6, 2020)
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase from a wet market in China any live animal or animal product. The bill defines a wet market as a marketplace (1) where fresh meat and live animals are bought, sold, and slaughtered; and (2) that is not subject to health regulations comparable to U.S. regulations on similar establishments.
What just happenedMay 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
7cosponsors1committees2actions9subjects
- Introduced in SenateMay 6, 2020
- May 6, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - May 6, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate