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H.R.559: Downed Animal Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Jan. 25, 1993
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (66 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Downed Animal Protection Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to make it unlawful for any stockyard owner, market agency, or dealer to market, transfer, or hold nonambulatory livestock that has not been humanely euthanized.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Jan. 25, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.) |