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PIGS Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2939| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2023
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2023 or the PIGS Act of 2023 This bill expands the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit certain methods of confining breeding pigs that restrict their movement. In addition, it establishes a program that provides financial assistance to pig producers to assist them in complying with the prohibitions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7004
PIGS Act of 2022
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7004
    PIGS Act of 2022
  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • April 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Animals

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsDepartment of AgricultureLivestockMammals

PIGS Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2939| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2023
Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2023 or the PIGS Act of 2023 This bill expands the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit certain methods of confining breeding pigs that restrict their movement. In addition, it establishes a program that provides financial assistance to pig producers to assist them in complying with the prohibitions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7004
PIGS Act of 2022
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7004
    PIGS Act of 2022
  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • April 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsDepartment of AgricultureLivestockMammals