Senate Bill 3628
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for purchasing dogs and cats from wet markets in China, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 6, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3628
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 6, 2020
05/06/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
05/06/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:44 PM