H.R.2143: Downed Animal Protection Act

About This Bill

Bill Cosponsors

67 (55 Democrats, 1 Independent, 11 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Downed Animal Protection Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyard Act, 1921 to make it unlawful for any stockyard owner, market agency, or dealer to buy, sell, give, receive, transfer, market, hold, or drag any nonambulatory livestock unless such livestock has been humanely euthanized. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
July 31, 1995

Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.)

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