S. 654 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
PACT Act
S. 654 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the senate — introduced on Mar 15, 2017, sponsored by Patrick J. Toomey with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- 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: 32 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 15, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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