Puppy Protection Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-25T08:05:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2253 Puppy Protection Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/25/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2253

Bill 119 HR 2253, also known as the "Humane Treatment of Dogs Act," aims to amend the Animal Welfare Act in order to ensure that dogs are treated humanely. The bill includes provisions that require dog breeders to provide adequate living conditions, proper veterinary care, and socialization for their animals. It also prohibits the sale of dogs under the age of 8 weeks and mandates that all dogs be microchipped for identification purposes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a national registry for dog breeders, which will help track and monitor breeding practices to ensure compliance with the new regulations. The bill also includes penalties for violations, including fines and potential revocation of breeding licenses.

Overall, the Humane Treatment of Dogs Act seeks to improve the welfare of dogs in breeding facilities and promote responsible breeding practices. It aims to protect dogs from neglect and abuse, while also holding breeders accountable for their treatment of animals.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2253

Bill HR 2253 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2253 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2253's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of April 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2253

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

305

Democrat Cosponsors

271

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2253

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2253

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

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