Expressing the sense of Congress that the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 should be fully enforced so as to prevent needless suffering of animals.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 175

Introduced

Jun 27, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

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Agricultural estimating and reporting Agriculture and Food Animals Commerce Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Health Labor and Employment Livestock industry Meat packing industry Occupational health and safety Protection of farm animals

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture should track violations and fully enforce the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure humane livestock slaughter and worker safety; and (2) United States policy should be that livestock handling and slaughter should be carried out only by humane methods.

Actions

Jul 2, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Jun 27, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 27, 2001

Introduced in House

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