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H.R. 5229 (109th)

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005

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Introduced

27 April 2006

Last action

27 April 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

15 August 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations. Revises provisions to prohibit federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license. Revises provisions to prohibit dealers from selling or otherwise providing a research facility with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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  2. 27 April 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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