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Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act

5/7/2025, 5:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2976

The bill titled "To amend the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded species as animals, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 21, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2976

Bill HR 2976 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2025. Bill HR 2976 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2025.  Bill HR 2976's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of April 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2976

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2976

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2976

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded species as animals, and for other purposes.
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded species as animals, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2976

Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
MinnesotaDemocrat

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