H.R. 1788 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Goldie’s Act
H.R. 1788 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 24, 2023, sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis with 114 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 24, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Goldie's Act This bill expands enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to document and record detailed descriptions of violations of the act observed during inspections and investigations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 93 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 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 25, 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. 1465: Violet’s Law
- H.R. 1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023
- 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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