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Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-689| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2019
Michael F. Doyle

Michael F. Doyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (37)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements concerning the sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities. Specifically, the bill revises the list of permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • January 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityMammalsMedical research

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-689| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2019
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements concerning the sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities. Specifically, the bill revises the list of permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained (1) from a licensed dealer, (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements, (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • January 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Michael F. Doyle

Michael F. Doyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (37)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityMammalsMedical research