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H.R. 2669 (109th)

Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005

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Introduced

26 May 2005

Last action

7 June 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Sponsors

Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

28 November 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the definition of dealer (in animals) to include: (1) sellers of dogs imported from outside the United States; and (2) persons who sell more than 25 dogs or cats or who whelp for sale more than six litters of dogs or cats annually. Defines "retail pet store" for purposes of the Act as a public retail establishment that sells animals commonly kept as pets in U.S. households (e.g., dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and hamsters). Excludes from such definition: (1) a person breeding animals to sell to the public as pets; (2) a person selling hunting, security, or breeding dogs; or (3) a person selling wild animals. Requires dealers and retail pet stores to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with source records relating to the purchase or acquisition of dogs and cats. Authorizes the Secretary to extend the period for the temporary suspension of a dealer license for a violation of the Act from 21 to 60 days, if the Secretary believes that such violation will continue past the initial 21-day period and will jeopardize the health of any animal. Authorizes the Secretary to apply directly to a U.S. district court for a temporary restraining order or injunction to address violations of the Act.

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Timeline

  1. 26 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 June 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

    Source: Committee

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