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H.R.2850: Humane Retirement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
74 (65 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 20, 2019
Bill Summary
Humane Retirement Act This bill requires animal care committees at entities that receive federal funds for biomedical or behavioral research to make reasonable efforts to find parties to adopt dogs and cats that have been retired from research. Prior to euthanizing, the animal care committee must assess the temperament of the dog or cat to determine whether it is suitable for adoption and, if so, make reasonable efforts to offer the dog or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.) |