United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2293 (114th)
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act
Introduced
13 May 2015
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Summary
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally engaging in animal crushing in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (Current law prohibits knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video.) Adds exceptions for conduct that is for predator or pest control, medical or scientific research, or necessary to protect the life or property of a person from a serious threat caused by an animal.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 May 2015
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Introduced in House · EN · 13 May 2015
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 May 2015
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2293
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/hr/2293