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- S.CON.RES.45
S.CON.RES.45: A concurrent resolution 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 5, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 6, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture should resume violation tracking and reporting under the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958, fully enforce such Act to ensure humane livestock slaughter and worker safety, and bring about improvement of products and economies in slaughtering operations; and (2) United States policy should be that livestock handling and slaughter should be carried out only by humane...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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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 5, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Peter G. Fitzgerald (R-Ill.) |