United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6693 (112th)
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the protection of birds, rats, and mice, and for other purposes.
Introduced
20 December 2012
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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5 February 2024
Summary
Includes within the definition of an "animal" for purposes of the Animal Welfare Act a bird, rat of the genus Rattus, or mouse of the genus Mus that is being used, or is intended for use, as a pet or for research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 December 2012
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 December 2012
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 20 December 2012
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/6693
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/6693