To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires protection of pets Section 7 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C and requires sources of dogs and cats for research facilities. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education, Science & Space, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires protection of pets Section 7 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C.
- Requires sources of dogs and cats for research facilities.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires protection of pets Section 7 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C and requires sources of dogs and cats for research facilities.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Science & Space, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires protection of pets Section 7 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C and requires sources of dogs and cats for research facilities.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. …
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