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Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-3859| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (34)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act This bill revises the licensing process of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for animal dealers and exhibitors to expand USDA's oversight and enforcement of animal welfare requirements. Dealers and exhibitors must apply to USDA for licenses or renewal licenses each year. In order to obtain the licenses or renewals, dealers and exhibitors must meet certain standards for the humane treatment of animals and pass inspections as specified by this bill. USDA may not issue or renew such licenses if the dealers or exhibitors have violated laws relating to animals or if the issuance of the licenses would facilitate the circumvention of state or local laws that prohibit the private ownership of certain animals. Further, USDA must suspend the licenses of dealers or exhibitors whose violations present a risk to animal welfare. USDA must revoke the licenses if the violations persist or if the licensees commit multiple violations. Dealers and exhibitors with suspended or revoked licenses may not be (1) granted another license, (2) granted another license through another person or entity, or (3) employed by another licensee to work with animals during the period of the suspension or revocation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3277
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4211
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3277
    Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4211
    Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act


  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLicensing and registrationsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-3859| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act This bill revises the licensing process of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for animal dealers and exhibitors to expand USDA's oversight and enforcement of animal welfare requirements. Dealers and exhibitors must apply to USDA for licenses or renewal licenses each year. In order to obtain the licenses or renewals, dealers and exhibitors must meet certain standards for the humane treatment of animals and pass inspections as specified by this bill. USDA may not issue or renew such licenses if the dealers or exhibitors have violated laws relating to animals or if the issuance of the licenses would facilitate the circumvention of state or local laws that prohibit the private ownership of certain animals. Further, USDA must suspend the licenses of dealers or exhibitors whose violations present a risk to animal welfare. USDA must revoke the licenses if the violations persist or if the licensees commit multiple violations. Dealers and exhibitors with suspended or revoked licenses may not be (1) granted another license, (2) granted another license through another person or entity, or (3) employed by another licensee to work with animals during the period of the suspension or revocation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3277
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4211
Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3277
    Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4211
    Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act


  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (34)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLicensing and registrationsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers