House Bill 689
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
689
Congress
116
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019
This bill revises requirements concerning the sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities. Specifically, the bill revises 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.
January 18, 2019
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
01/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
01/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2023 6:45:47 PM