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H.R. 2859 (100th)

Veal Calf Protection Act

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Introduced

1 July 1987

Last action

16 May 1988 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], JOHN CONYERS, Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9]

Subjects

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Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

Veal Calf Protection Act - Prohibits a person who raises a calf used for veal production from: (1) keeping the calf in an enclosure (other than for transportation or innoculation purposes) that prevents normal postural adjustments or physical contact with other calves; and (2) feeding a calf more than two weeks old food that does not meet standards prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Makes it unlawful for a person to knowingly transport, sell, or purchase a calf subjected to these prohibited practices. Fixes a $5,000 per animal penalty with respect to violations. Directs the Secretary to issue rules with specified contents concerning calf food standards. Permits any person who suffers or would suffer injury as a result of violations under this Act to bring a civil action to either obtain injunctive relief or compel enforcement of this Act's provisions. Entitles a person bringing an action that results in imposition of a penalty to one-half of the penalty amount.

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Timeline

  1. 1 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 July 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 July 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 May 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.

    Source: Committee

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