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Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-6720| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2018
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Dave Brat (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Sep 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118)
Sep 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.
Sep 12, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)
Sep 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)
Sep 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • September 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • September 12, 2018
    Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 12, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118)


  • September 12, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.


  • September 12, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)


  • September 12, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)


  • September 12, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCrimes against animals and natural resourcesMammalsMeatTrade restrictions

Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-6720| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2018
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Sep 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118)
Sep 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.
Sep 12, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)
Sep 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)
Sep 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • September 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • September 12, 2018
    Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 12, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118)


  • September 12, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.


  • September 12, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8117)


  • September 12, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)


  • September 12, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Dave Brat (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCrimes against animals and natural resourcesMammalsMeatTrade restrictions