S. 3666 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to modify the definition of "exhibitor".
S. 3666 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 6, 2012, sponsored by David Vitter.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 6, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Animals
- Public law
- Public Law 112-261
What it does
Amends the Animal Welfare Act to exclude from the definition of "exhibitor," for purposes of the licensing and other regulatory requirements of the Act, owners of common, domesticated household pets who derive less than a substantial portion of income from a nonprimary source for exhibiting an animal that exclusively resides at the residence of the pet owner.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 6, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 31, 2012
- Sent to the President2013
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-261. (Jan 10, 2013)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
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