H.R. 5780 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
KITTEN Act of 2018
H.R. 5780 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 11, 2018, sponsored by Mike Bishop with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 11, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2018 or the KITTEN Act of 2018 This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Bishop (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (Jun 22, 2018)
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