United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2143 (104th)
Downed Animal Protection Act
Introduced
31 July 1995
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Status
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
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21 August 2025
Summary
Downed Animal Protection Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyard Act, 1921 to make it unlawful for any stockyard owner, market agency, or dealer to buy, sell, give, receive, transfer, market, hold, or drag any nonambulatory livestock unless such livestock has been humanely euthanized. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 1995
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Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 1995
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 31 July 1995
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2143
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hr/2143