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

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. 9 May 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 May 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 May 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 May 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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