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- H.R.4733
H.R.4733: Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced March 2, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (38 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy that the raising of livestock for food production shall be consistent with the basic principles of animal welfare. Prohibits a federal agency from purchasing any food product derived from a pig during pregnancy, a calf raised for veal, or an egg-laying hen used or intended for use in food production (covered animal) unless that animal, during the entire period covered by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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| March 2, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Diane Watson (D-Calif.) |