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- H.RES.401
H.RES.401: Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade
About This Bill
- Introduced June 22, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
152 (121 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 12, 2018
- Introduced in House - June 22, 2017
Bill Summary
Calls for an end to the dog and cat meat industry and urges all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade. Affirms the commitment of the United States to the protection of animals around the world.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 12, 2018 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 12, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8153) |
| Sept. 12, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 401.
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| Sept. 12, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8153-8155)
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| Sept. 12, 2018 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Nov. 15, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Nov. 15, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 27, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| June 22, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| June 22, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |