Bill > HRes985

This resolution expresses opposition to onychectomy, commonly known as declawing, when performed as an elective surgery on cats for reasons of convenience or cosmetic purposes, rather than for medical necessity to treat a cat's existing health issues like infection or injury. The resolution defines "declawing" broadly to include any procedure that removes or disables a cat's claws or their normal function, such as tendonectomy, which involves cutting tendons to prevent grasping. It highlights that these procedures are painful, can lead to lifelong physical and behavioral problems for cats including lameness, chronic pain, and litter box aversion, and can even increase the risk of cats biting as a defense mechanism, potentially posing public health risks. The resolution notes that many countries and several U.S. states and municipalities have already banned or oppose elective declawing, and it urges state legislatures to consider similar bans based on animal welfare and public health concerns, affirming a commitment to advancing animal protection.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/985/all-info