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H.R. 1280 (110th)

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007

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Introduced

1 March 2007

Last action

20 March 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Sponsors

MIKE DOYLE, Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], PETER DEFAZIO, Christopher Smith, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Brian Higgins, Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], John Larson, FRANK LOBIONDO, Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Betty McCollum, Anna Eshoo, Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Carol Shea-Porter, Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

5 December 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list 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 and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. Prohibits federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license. Prohibits dealers from selling or otherwise providing a research facility with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

    Source: Committee

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