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H.R. 4733 (111th)

Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act

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Introduced

2 March 2010

Last action

18 June 2010 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Brad Sherman, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Sheila Jackson Lee, JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Carol Shea-Porter, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Linda Sánchez, Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Barbara Lee, Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Gerald Connolly, PETER DEFAZIO, Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Grace Napolitano, Earl Blumenauer, Jared Polis, NITA LOWEY, CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Keith Ellison, Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], ED ROYCE, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Bill Pascrell, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], James McGovern, Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Zoe Lofgren

Subjects

Agriculture, Transport

Source updated

14 August 2025

Agriculture · Transport

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Summary

Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy that the raising of livestock for food production shall be consistent with the basic principles of animal welfare. Prohibits a federal agency from purchasing any food product derived from a pig during pregnancy, a calf raised for veal, or an egg-laying hen used or intended for use in food production (covered animal) unless that animal, during the entire period covered by that definition, was provided adequate space to stand up, lie down, turn around freely, and fully extend all limbs. Exempts a covered animal: (1) during lawful transport; (2) during the slaughter of the animal in compliance with the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 and other applicable law and regulations; (3) in lawful rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, or other similar exhibitions; (4) in lawful scientific or agricultural research; (5) while undergoing an examination, test, treatment, or operation for individualized veterinary purposes to improve the animal's well-being; or (6) in the case of a pig during pregnancy, during the seven-day period immediately before the date the pig is expected to give birth. Provides that nothing in this Act shall modify, limit, or repeal any law or preempt any state or local law.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 March 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 May 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 2010

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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