Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8052
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 14, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Aug 14, 2020
Latest Action
Aug 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Colorado
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California
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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New York
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Tennessee
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
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.

Text (1)
August 14, 2020
Actions (2)
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