H.R. 3931 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Downed Animal Protection Act
H.R. 3931 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 28, 2005, sponsored by Gary L. Ackerman with 143 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 143
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Downed Animal Protection Act - States that it is U.S. policy that all nonambulatory livestock in interstate and foreign commerce be immediately and humanely euthanized when such livestock become nonambulatory.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary L. Ackerman (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 112 Democrats, 30 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture. (Oct 6, 2005)
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