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S.1834: Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Oct. 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2009
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Oct. 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) |