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- H.CON.RES.286
H.CON.RES.286: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the link between violence against animals and violence against humans and urging greater emphasis upon identifying and treating individuals who are guilty of violence against animals, which is a crime in its own right in all 50 states, in order to prevent violence against humans and urging research to increase understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 3, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 11, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (29 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes that individuals who abuse animals are more likely to commit more serious violent crimes against humans. Urges: (1) social workers, teachers, mental health professionals, and others to be aware of the connection between animal cruelty and human violence and to evaluate carefully and monitor closely individuals who have a history of abusing animals; (2) appropriate Federal agencies to encourage and support research to increase the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| June 3, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |