S. 1831 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
PACT Act
S. 1831 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the senate — introduced on Jul 22, 2015, sponsored by Patrick J. Toomey with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act or the PACT Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise and expand provisions with respect to animal crushing. It retains existing criminal offenses that prohibit knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video using interstate commerce. The bill also adds a new provision to criminalize an intentional act of animal crushing.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Toomey (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Dec 12, 2016)
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- H.R. 639: Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
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- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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