H.R. 2293 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act
H.R. 2293 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 13, 2015, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 252 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 252
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally engaging in animal crushing in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 171 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Jun 1, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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