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H.R. 10522 (95th)

A bill to establish a Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals.

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Introduced

24 January 1978

Last action

24 January 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32], Rep. Hannaford, Mark W. [D-CA-34], Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Establishes an 11-member Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals to study the treatment of animals. Requires that the membership include zoologists, veterinarians, and representatives from humane societies. Requires the Commission to determine if animals are caused needless pain or suffering as a result of their treatment on farms and in laboratory experimentation. Requires Commission investigation into domestic pet growth rates and the effectiveness of existing laws regarding the treatment of animals. Excludes the study of the treatment of animals occurring in connection with the exercise of any religion. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the Congress and the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 per year to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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