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H.R.9072: Humane Retirement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2022
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (17 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 29, 2022
Bill Summary
Humane Retirement Act This bill requires animal care committees at certain federal agencies conducting biomedical or behavioral research to make reasonable efforts to find parties to adopt dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs that have been retired from research. Prior to euthanizing, the animal care committee must assess the temperament of any such animal to determine whether it is suitable for adoption and, if so, make reasonable efforts to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 29, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 29, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.) |