Senate Bill 2971
115th Congress(2017-2018)
PACE Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
2971
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act or the PACE Act
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the sponsoring or exhibiting of animal fights involving live birds (such as cockfights). Under current law, the fights are unlawful only if they take place in states or U.S. territories or possessions that have banned it.
May 24, 2018
05/24/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
05/24/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:27 PM