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House bill · H.R. 2976 (119th Congress)

Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 21, 2025

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (U.S. Representative, MN-4, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act to expand the definition of protected animals to include cold-blooded species such as reptiles, amphibians, cephalopods, and fish used in research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 21, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 21, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 21, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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