Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018

United States115th CongressHR-6720House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 17, 2018

Summary

Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits persons from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits persons from knowingly transporting, possessing, buying, selling, or donating: (1) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption, or (2) dog or cat parts for human consumption. The bill subjects a violator to a fine. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony.

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  1. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)

    House of Representatives

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Senate