House resolution · H.Res. 985 (119th Congress)

Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 13, 2026

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (U.S. Representative, NY-12, Democratic)

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Summary

A non-binding House resolution expressing opposition to elective onychectomy, the surgical removal of a cat's claws and third toe bones. Its findings state that more than 40 million U.S. households have cats and that scratching is normal feline behavior; the measure carries no legal effect.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

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Adopted

Committee

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

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Full history

Jan 13, 2026
In committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
U.S. House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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Jan 9, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Jan 9, 2026
Submitted in House
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