To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides increasing USDA enforcement of violations of Animal Welfare Act Section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Finance, Environment, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides increasing USDA enforcement of violations of Animal Welfare Act Section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides increasing USDA enforcement of violations of Animal Welfare Act Section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Finance, Environment, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill provides increasing USDA enforcement of violations of Animal Welfare Act Section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Malliotakis (for herself, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Quigley, …
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