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H.R.635: Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (20 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine "dealer," including delineation of auction operators and shelters or other facilities operated by or for a governmental entity. Revises licensing (and exception) provisions. Prohibits license issuance or renewal to a person who: (1) loses a license for a violation of such Act or failure to pay a related civil penalty; or (2) has violated another animal welfare or...
(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, Dairy and Poultry.
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Feb. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jon D. Fox (R-Pa.) |