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Introduced
09/06/2018
09/06/2018
In Committee
09/06/2018
09/06/2018
Crossed Over
09/17/2018
09/17/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits persons from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits persons from knowingly transporting, possessing, buying, selling, or donating: (1) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption, or (2) dog or cat parts for human consumption. The bill subjects a violator to a fine. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, as well as the transportation, possession, buying, selling, or donation of dogs, cats, or their parts for human consumption. The prohibition applies to conduct in interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to activities carried out by Native Americans for religious ceremonies. Violators of the law would be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for each violation. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit any state or local laws protecting animal welfare, and allows states and local governments to adopt and enforce more stringent animal welfare laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Vern Buchanan (R)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Dave Brat (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Daniel Donovan (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 09/17/2018)
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