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H.RES.736: Expressing opposition to the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, or other gases to euthanize shelter animals and support for State laws that require the use of the more humane euthanasia by injection method.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced July 19, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses: (1) disapproval of the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals, and (2) support for the enactment of state laws requiring the use of euthanasia by injection with sodium pentobarbital as the standard method of euthanasia for all animal shelters. Encourages states to allow licensed shelters to purchase necessary euthanasia drugs, subject to appropriate training and certification.
(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, Dairy, and Poultry.
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July 19, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |