Senate Bill 4757
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Puppy Protection Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4757
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Puppy Protection Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs
- adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care;
- appropriate and nutritious food;
- continuous access to potable water; and
- meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day.
The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs.
September 29, 2020
09/29/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5897)
09/29/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:40 PM