S. 741 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003
S. 741 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 27, 2003, sponsored by Jeff Sessions with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Animals
- Public law
- Public Law 108-282
What it does
Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define: "minor species" as animals other than cattle, horses, swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs, and cats; and (2) "minor use" as use on minor species or on other species for a disease or condition that occurs infrequently or in limited geographic areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2003
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 2004
- Passed the HouseJul 20, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJul 23, 2004
- Became lawAug 2, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-282. (Aug 2, 2004)
More bills from Jeff Sessions in the 108th Congress
Other Animals bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1006: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
- H.R. 3378: Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
- 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
- H.R. 2519: Downed Animal Protection Act
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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