H.R. 3136 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015
H.R. 3136 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 21, 2015, sponsored by Rod Blum with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue and publish on its website guidelines relating to the calculation of civil fines for violating provisions of the Animal Welfare Act regarding the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rod Blum (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (Aug 6, 2015)
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