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S.503: Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain and publicly disclose records relating to the administration of the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act, including specified details regarding inspections, enforcement actions, regulations, registrations, and licenses under the two laws. Within 90 days of the enactment of this bill, USDA must make the records...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1580; text of measure as introduced: CR S1580-1581)
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| March 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |