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H.R. 635 (105th)

Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1997

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Introduced

6 February 1997

Last action

13 February 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.

Sponsors

Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

21 August 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine "dealer," including delineation of auction operators and shelters or other facilities operated by or for a governmental entity. Revises licensing (and exception) provisions. Prohibits license issuance or renewal to a person who: (1) loses a license for a violation of such Act or failure to pay a related civil penalty; or (2) has violated another animal welfare or species protection law or treaty. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate humane standards and recordkeeping requirements for animal auctions. Sets forth enforcement and injunction provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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