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H.R. 4535 (99th)

A bill to amend section 19 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149).

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9 April 1986

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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.

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Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act to permit citizen suits to compel enforcement of such Act. Authorizes the court in such suits to award litigation expenses, including attorney fees to: (1) a prevailing plantiff; or (2) a prevailing defendant if such action is found to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

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