Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005
Latest action · Nov 8, 2005 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-338.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 26, 2005
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to revise the definition of dealer (in animals) to include: (1) sellers of dogs imported from outside the United States; and (2) persons who sell more than 25 dogs or cats or who whelp for sale more than six litters of dogs or cats annually.
Defines "retail pet store" for purposes of the Act as a public retail establishment that sells animals commonly kept as pets in U.S. households (e.g., dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and hamsters). Excludes from such definition: (1) a person breeding animals to sell to the public as pets; (2) a person selling hunting, security, or breeding dogs; or (3) a person selling wild animals.
Requires dealers and retail pet stores to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with source records relating to the purchase or acquisition of dogs and cats.
Authorizes the Secretary to extend the period for the temporary suspension of a dealer license for a violation of the Act from 21 to 60 days, if the Secretary believes that such violation will continue past the initial 21-day period and will jeopardize the health of any animal.
Authorizes the Secretary to apply directly to a U.S. district court for a temporary restraining order or injunction to address violations of the Act.
Cosponsors 26
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 6, 2005 to Jul 10, 2006.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Jun 6, 2005 | |
| D-PA | Arlen Specter | Jun 24, 2005 | |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Jul 11, 2005 | |
| R-NC | Elizabeth Dole | Jul 27, 2005 | |
| R-OH | Mike DeWine | Sep 19, 2005 | |
| R-CO | Wayne Allard | Sep 27, 2005 | |
| D-NM | Jeff Bingaman | Oct 7, 2005 | |
| R-NV | John Ensign | Oct 17, 2005 | |
| D-IN | Evan Bayh | Oct 19, 2005 | |
| D-NY | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Nov 16, 2005 | |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Nov 18, 2005 | |
| D-MA | Edward M. Kennedy | Nov 18, 2005 | |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Nov 18, 2005 | |
| D-RI | Jack Reed | Dec 12, 2005 | |
| I-CT | Joseph I. Lieberman | Dec 12, 2005 | |
| D-MD | Paul S. Sarbanes | Dec 15, 2005 | |
| D-NJ | Frank R. Lautenberg | Dec 16, 2005 | |
| D-WI | Herb Kohl | Dec 16, 2005 | |
| D-HI | Daniel K. Inouye | Dec 19, 2005 | |
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Dec 20, 2005 | |
| R-RI | Lincoln Chafee | Dec 20, 2005 | |
| R-ME | Olympia J. Snowe | Dec 20, 2005 | |
| D-OR | Ron Wyden | Dec 20, 2005 | |
| D-MI | Carl Levin | Jan 25, 2006 | |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Jan 25, 2006 | |
| D-DE | Thomas R. Carper | Jul 10, 2006 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | Referred May 26, 2005Hearings Nov 8, 2005 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 8, 2005Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-338.
- Jul 27, 2005Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9148-9149)
- May 26, 2005Introduced in Senate
- May 26, 2005Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6031)
- May 26, 2005Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S9148 | Rick Santorum R-PA | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S6031 | Richard J. Durbin D-IL, Rick Santorum R-PA | May 26, 2005 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2669 | Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005 | Identical bill | Jun 7, 2005 |
Titles 3
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to strengthen the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture to regulate the pet industry.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005
- Popular Titles
- PAWS bill
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Animals.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 26, 2005Introduced in Senate
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