House Bill 4693
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Puppy Protection Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4693
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
Puppy Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to require 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: (1) adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care; (2) appropriate and nutritious food; (3) continuous access to potable water; and (4) 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.
December 20, 2017
01/24/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
12/20/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
12/20/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:13 PM