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- H.CON.RES.175
H.CON.RES.175: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 should be fully enforced so as to prevent needless suffering of animals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced June 27, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 2, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (25 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture should track violations and fully enforce the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure humane livestock slaughter and worker safety; and (2) United States policy should be that livestock handling and slaughter should be carried out only by humane methods.
(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 and Horticulture.
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| June 27, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Constance A. Morella (R-Md.) |