H.R. 1465 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Violet’s Law
H.R. 1465 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 8, 2023, sponsored by Nancy Mace with 100 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 100
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Violet's Law This bill requires federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must no longer be needed for research and be suitable for release.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nancy Mace (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Apr 4, 2023)
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- H.R. 4389: Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023
- S. 4610: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
- H.R. 1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023
- H.R. 1788: Goldie’s Act
- H.R. 2742: FIGHT Act
- H.R. 3090: PAST Act of 2023
- H.R. 5041: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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