Expressing support for the designation of September 2008 as "National Link Awareness Month" and recognizing the link between animal cruelty and other forms of societal violence.

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Bill Number

HRES 1046

Introduced

Mar 13, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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Animals Commemorations Crime and Law Enforcement Families Family violence Pets Protection of animals Special months Women

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Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Link Awareness Month. Recognizes that: (1) the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence is a national concern; and (2) laws that recognize such link are critical in protecting countless domestic violence survivors and their pets.

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Apr 25, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Mar 17, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 13, 2008

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E406-407)
Mar 13, 2008

Introduced in House

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