Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018
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HR 6720 — Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Died in session
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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118)
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Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Vern Buchanan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 6720 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 6720?
- HR 6720 is sponsored by Vern Buchanan (R).
- What is the current status of HR 6720?
- 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 6720?
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