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- H.R.4211
H.R.4211: Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 4, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (42 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 27, 2019
Bill Summary
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act This bill revises the licensing process of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for animal dealers and exhibitors to expand USDA's oversight and enforcement of animal welfare requirements. The bill also authorizes citizen suits to enforce the Animal Welfare Act. Dealers and exhibitors must apply to USDA for licenses or renewal licenses each year. Before issuing or renewing licenses, USDA must conduct...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
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| Aug. 27, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Aug. 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) |