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H.R. 1465: Violet’s Law

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 8, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 8, 2023

This bill requires federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must no longer be needed for research and be suitable for release. To be suitable for release, the animal must be free of any infectious disease or physical abnormality that would endanger the animal, other animals, or public health.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

100

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Nancy Mace R-SC SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced5 events+24
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History

  1. Mar 8, 2023Introduced in the House by Nancy Mace.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
  1. Apr 4, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  2. Mar 8, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 8, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.