Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.

The House of Representatives expresses its strong disapproval of the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, a practice already banned in the United States since 2018. This resolution specifically encourages Japan to enact a nationwide ban on these practices, noting that other developed Asian nations like South Korea and Taiwan have similar prohibitions in place. The resolution affirms the shared values between the United States and Japan regarding the protection of animals, particularly companion and service animals, and urges continued bilateral cooperation on animal rights and welfare initiatives. It condemns the cruel and inhumane practice of killing and trafficking millions of dogs and cats for meat, emphasizing that such practices have no place in the 21st century, while clarifying that it does not seek to interfere with protected religious or cultural practices.