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Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-208| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (33)
David Schweikert (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3187
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-689
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3187
    Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-689
    Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityMammalsMedical research

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-208| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3187
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-689
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3187
    Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-689
    Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (33)
David Schweikert (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

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