United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 22 D · 2 R cosponsors

HRES 781 — Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    1 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (22 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This resolution supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 523 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (523)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 781 do?
This resolution supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
Who sponsors HRES 781?
HRES 781 is sponsored by Norcross, Donald (Democratic), Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), Costa, Jim (Democratic), DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic), Evans, Dwight (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Lynch, Stephen F. (Democratic), Malliotakis, Nicole (Republican), McBath, Lucy (Democratic), Peters, Scott H. (Democratic), Quigley, Mike (Democratic), Raskin, Jamie (Democratic), Scanlon, Mary Gay (Democratic), Thanedar, Shri (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Velázquez, Nydia M. (Democratic), DeSaulnier, Mark (Democratic), Sánchez, Linda T. (Democratic), and Carson, André (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 781?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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