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Goldie’s Act
3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1788
Bill 118 HR 1788, also known as Goldie's Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the issue of animal cruelty and neglect in commercial breeding facilities, also known as puppy mills. The bill is named after a dog named Goldie who was rescued from a puppy mill and became a symbol of the need for stronger protections for animals in these facilities.
Goldie's Act seeks to establish minimum standards of care for animals in commercial breeding facilities, including requirements for proper housing, veterinary care, and socialization. The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the industry by requiring regular inspections of breeding facilities and the publication of inspection reports.
Additionally, Goldie's Act includes provisions to prohibit the sale of puppies from breeding facilities that do not meet the new standards of care. This is intended to incentivize breeders to improve their practices and prioritize the well-being of the animals in their care. Overall, Goldie's Act is a bipartisan effort to improve the welfare of animals in commercial breeding facilities and ensure that they are treated humanely. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect vulnerable animals from abuse and neglect, while opponents may raise concerns about the potential impact on the breeding industry.
Goldie's Act seeks to establish minimum standards of care for animals in commercial breeding facilities, including requirements for proper housing, veterinary care, and socialization. The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the industry by requiring regular inspections of breeding facilities and the publication of inspection reports.
Additionally, Goldie's Act includes provisions to prohibit the sale of puppies from breeding facilities that do not meet the new standards of care. This is intended to incentivize breeders to improve their practices and prioritize the well-being of the animals in their care. Overall, Goldie's Act is a bipartisan effort to improve the welfare of animals in commercial breeding facilities and ensure that they are treated humanely. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect vulnerable animals from abuse and neglect, while opponents may raise concerns about the potential impact on the breeding industry.
Congressional Summary of HR 1788
Goldie's Act
This bill expands enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to document and record detailed descriptions of violations of the act observed during inspections and investigations. USDA must provide a copy of all records documenting violations to state, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials within 24 hours of such inspections or investigations.
Inspections must be held at least once a year of each research facility, the premises of each animal dealer, and each exhibitor of animals. If violations are found during inspections, then USDA must conduct any necessary follow-up inspections until all the violations are corrected. Inspectors must confiscate or destroy in a humane manner animals found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with the AWA.
Violators are subject to civil penalties as outlined in the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1788
Bill HR 1788 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1788 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1788's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of April 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1788
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
212Democrat Cosponsors
170Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1788
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1788
Goldie’s Act
Goldie’s Act
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1788
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