H.R. 1624 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Puppy Protection Act of 2023
H.R. 1624 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 17, 2023, sponsored by Brian K. Fitzpatrick with 237 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 237
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Puppy Protection Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 208 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Apr 19, 2023)
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- H.R. 3090: PAST Act of 2023
- H.R. 5041: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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