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- H.R.2669
H.R.2669: Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
149 (118 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the definition of dealer (in animals) to include: (1) sellers of dogs imported from outside the United States; and (2) persons who sell more than 25 dogs or cats or who whelp for sale more than six litters of dogs or cats annually. Defines "retail pet store" for purposes of the Act as a public retail establishment that sells animals commonly kept as pets in U.S....
(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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| May 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) |