United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1406 — Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit people from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits people 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 imprisonment for up to a year, a fine, or both. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

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Transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals · 7 U.S.C. ch. 54 Amends the act as a whole

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The bill adds a new prohibition on the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption under the Animal Welfare Act.

  • SEC. 30. PROHIBITION OF SLAUGHTER OF DOGS AND CATS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. (a) Prohibition.--No person may-- (1) knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or (2) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate-- (A) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or (B) dog or cat parts for human consumption. (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates this section shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than $2,500, or both. (c) Scope.--Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (d) Conflict With State Law.--This section shall not be construed to limit any State or local law or regulations protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a State or local governing body from adopting and enforcing animal welfare laws and regulations that are more stringent than this section.

    This addition establishes legal prohibitions against the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, including associated penalties.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E280)

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1406 do?
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit people from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits people 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 imprisonment for up to a year, a fine, or both. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
Who sponsors HR 1406?
HR 1406 is sponsored by Hastings, Alcee L. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1406?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1406?
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