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HEART Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-513| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2019
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2019 or the HEART Act of 2019 This bill modifies notice requirements in a civil forfeiture proceeding that involves the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting. Specifically, the government must notify interested parties of an animal's seizure within 30 days (currently, 60 days). The notice period may be extended only if a delay is warranted after considering certain factors, including the cost to the government of providing shelter for the animal, the health of the animal and the effect of a delay on its rehabilitation, and any increased risk that a delay could necessitate the euthanasia of the animal. Additionally, the bill authorizes amounts in the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund to be used to pay for costs associated with a seized animal, including transportation, shelter, care, veterinary services, and humane euthanasia.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1228
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1228
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1228: HEART Act of 2019
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal procedure and sentencingGamblingJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersVeterinary medicine and animal diseases

HEART Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-513| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2019
Help Extract Animals from Red Tape Act of 2019 or the HEART Act of 2019 This bill modifies notice requirements in a civil forfeiture proceeding that involves the seizure of an animal involved in animal fighting. Specifically, the government must notify interested parties of an animal's seizure within 30 days (currently, 60 days). The notice period may be extended only if a delay is warranted after considering certain factors, including the cost to the government of providing shelter for the animal, the health of the animal and the effect of a delay on its rehabilitation, and any increased risk that a delay could necessitate the euthanasia of the animal. Additionally, the bill authorizes amounts in the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund to be used to pay for costs associated with a seized animal, including transportation, shelter, care, veterinary services, and humane euthanasia.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1228
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1228
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1228: HEART Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal procedure and sentencingGamblingJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersVeterinary medicine and animal diseases