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H.R.6693: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the protection of birds, rats, and mice, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Dec. 20, 2012
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2012
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Bill Summary
Includes within the definition of an "animal" for purposes of the Animal Welfare Act a bird, rat of the genus Rattus, or mouse of the genus Mus that is being used, or is intended for use, as a pet or for research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Dec. 20, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) |