To amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane living conditions for calves raised for the production of veal.

Summary

Sets forth certain requirements respecting the enclosure space and diet in the raising of calves for veal. Subjects violators to specified civil and criminal penalties. Authorizes inspections by the Secretary of Agriculture.

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Timeline

1. 10 May 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 May 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 May 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 May 2000

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 May 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 2000

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 May 2000

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rosa DeLauro · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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