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H.R. 3270 (101st)

Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act of 1990

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Introduced

13 September 1989

Last action

26 October 1990 · Reported

Status

Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Judiciary for a period ending not later than Oct. 27, 1990 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee pursuant to clause 1(m), rule X.

Sponsors

Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Sarpalius, Bill [D-TX-13], Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2], Rep. Long, Jill L. [D-IN-4], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

21 March 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to make it unlawful to disrupt or damage a farm animal facility, its animals, or property. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate such offenses. Grants U.S. district courts jurisdiction in such cases. Provides for a private right of action.

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Timeline

  1. 13 September 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 September 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 September 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 September 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 September 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 February 1990

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from Science and Technology Policy.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 July 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 September 1990

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Justice.

    Source: Committee

  12. 22 October 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  13. 22 October 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 26 October 1990

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Judiciary for a period ending not later than Oct. 27, 1990 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee pursuant to clause 1(m), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 26 October 1990

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 99-953, Part I. to clause 1(m), rule X.

    Source: Committee

  16. 26 October 1990

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 99-953, Part I. to clause 1(m), rule X.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

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