H.R. 2850 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Humane Retirement Act
H.R. 2850 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 20, 2019, sponsored by Kathleen M. Rice with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Humane Retirement Act This bill requires animal care committees at entities that receive federal funds for biomedical or behavioral research to make reasonable efforts to find parties to adopt dogs and cats that have been retired from research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kathleen M. Rice (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 65 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 21, 2019)
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- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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