United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2849 (114th)
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2015
Introduced
23 June 2015
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Summary
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the list of 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 or owned it for not less than one year, or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture. The requirements pertaining to sources apply to dogs and cats obtained through sales, donations, or offers. Monetary penalties are established for violations.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 23 June 2015
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 23 June 2015
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 23 June 2015
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2849
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/hr/2849