House Bill 5780
115th Congress(2017-2018)
KITTEN Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 11, 2018
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
5780
Congress
115
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
Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2018 or the KITTEN Act of 2018
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program.
May 11, 2018
06/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
05/11/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
05/11/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:32 PM