House Bill 8052
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8052
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020
This bill establishes a new section in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws concerning animal cruelty.
August 14, 2020
08/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:26 PM