Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jul 27, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Sep 19, 2023
Agriculture
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill modifies enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act, including by allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring civil actions against violators of the act for appropriate relief, such as removing animals, revoking violators' licenses, or issuing civil penalties. DOJ must use the penalties to pay for the temporary care for animals pending the disposition of civil or criminal proceedings that allege violations of the act with respect to such animals.
Timeline · 3 actions
Sep 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.