H.R. 2519 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Downed Animal Protection Act
H.R. 2519 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 19, 2003, sponsored by Gary L. Ackerman with 132 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 19, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 132
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Downed Animal Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to provide for the humane treatment, handling, and disposition of nonambulatory livestock by a covered entity, including a requirement that nonambulatory livestock be humanely euthanized. Provides that an entity shall: (1) not move nonambulatory livestock while such livestock is conscious; and (2) humanely euthanize such livestock.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary L. Ackerman (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 103 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 19, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture. (Jun 24, 2003)
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- H.R. 1006: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- H.R. 3378: Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
- S. 741: Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003
- H.R. 3479: Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004
- S. 269: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- S. 736: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 857: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
- H.R. 1532: Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
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