Puppy Protection Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-01-03T17:45:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1624 Puppy Protection Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/3/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1624

The Puppy Protection Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1624, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the welfare of puppies and ensure that they are treated humanely throughout their lives.

One key provision of the Puppy Protection Act is the establishment of minimum standards for the care and treatment of puppies in commercial breeding facilities. This includes requirements for proper housing, nutrition, veterinary care, and socialization. The bill also aims to crack down on puppy mills and other facilities that engage in inhumane breeding practices.

Additionally, the Puppy Protection Act includes provisions to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and increase penalties for violations of the law. This is intended to deter bad actors from mistreating puppies and ensure that those who do engage in cruelty are held accountable. Overall, the Puppy Protection Act of 2023 seeks to promote the well-being of puppies and ensure that they are treated with the care and respect they deserve. It represents an important step towards improving animal welfare in the United States and protecting vulnerable animals from harm.

Congressional Summary of HR 1624

Puppy Protection Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs

adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care;
appropriate and nutritious food;
continuous access to potable water; and
meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day.

The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1624

Bill HR 1624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2023. Bill HR 1624 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2023. Bill HR 1624's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of April 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1624

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

454

Democrat Cosponsors

396

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1624

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1624

Puppy Protection Act of 2023Puppy Protection Act of 2023To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the humane treatment of dogs, and for other purposes.

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