Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6720
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018
Active
Active
Passed House on Sep 12, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 6, 2018
Latest Action
Sep 17, 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
6720
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Florida
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California
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New York
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Tennessee
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Virginia
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on September 12, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)
Summary

Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018

This bill prohibits persons from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits persons from knowingly transporting, possessing, buying, selling, or donating: (1) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption, or (2) dog or cat parts for human consumption.

The bill subjects a violator to a fine.

The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony.

Text (3)
September 17, 2018
September 12, 2018
September 6, 2018
Actions (9)
09/17/2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
09/12/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/12/2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)
09/12/2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)
09/12/2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.
09/12/2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118)
09/12/2018
Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
09/06/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
09/06/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:36 PM