S. 1298 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Downed Animal Protection Act
S. 1298 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 19, 2003, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 33 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
- 33
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
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
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 19, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8243) (Jun 19, 2003)
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