Urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

2/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Congress
118

Number
HCONRES - 59

Introduced on
2023-07-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/20/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.

    Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 59 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade. The resolution highlights the cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs and cats in the meat trade industry, where these animals are often subjected to abuse, neglect, and inhumane slaughter practices.

    The resolution calls on all countries to recognize the importance of protecting the welfare of dogs and cats and to take action to end the trade in their meat. It also emphasizes the need for countries to enforce existing laws and regulations that prohibit the consumption of dog and cat meat.

    The resolution acknowledges the efforts of organizations and individuals working to end the dog and cat meat trade and calls for increased international cooperation to address this issue. It also encourages countries to work together to raise awareness about the cruelty of the trade and to promote humane treatment of animals. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 59 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to address the inhumane treatment of dogs and cats in the meat trade industry and to urge countries to take action to end this practice.
    Alternative Names
    Official Title as IntroducedUrging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

    Policy Areas
    International Affairs

    Comments

    Recent Activity

    Latest Summary12/5/2023

    This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.


      Latest Action8/21/2023
      Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.