H.R. 1280 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 1280 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 1, 2007, sponsored by Michael F. Doyle with 130 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - 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 faci…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Doyle (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 104 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Mar 20, 2007)
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- H.R. 1947: Haley's Act
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