Bill118th CongressFiled Apr 27, 2023Animals
H.R. 2939
PIGS Act of 2023
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 27, 2023)
Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2023 or the PIGS Act of 2023
This bill expands the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit certain methods of confining breeding pigs that restrict their movement. In addition, it establishes a program that provides financial assistance to pig producers to assist them in complying with the prohibitions.
What just happenedJun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16](D-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
7cosponsors1committees4actions5subjects
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee - Apr 27, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Apr 27, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 27, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House