Topic

Animals

Bills 2,857 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

2,857 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 109th at 556. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
78 bills in the 111th Congress. Showing 31–60, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HR 1326 Great Ape Protection Act of 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. March 6, 2009
HR 1055 Restoration of the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Conservation Fund Act of 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. February 18, 2009
HR 1054 To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Subcommittee Hearings Held. September 22, 2009
HR 1018 Restore Our American Mustangs Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. July 20, 2009
HR 844 Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of 2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. March 3, 2009
HR 669 Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Subcommittee Hearings Held. April 23, 2009
HR 556 Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. July 29, 2009
HR 411 Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. April 22, 2009
HR 388 Crane Conservation Act of 2009 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119. July 20, 2009
HR 305 Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385. September 28, 2010
HR 80 Captive Primate Safety Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118. July 20, 2009
HRES 1625 Recognizing the important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that began on April 20, 2010. Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. September 16, 2010
HRES 1543 Honoring the educational significance of Dr. Jane Goodall's work on this the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in Tanzania, Africa. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 28, 2010
HRES 1531 Expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 8, 2010
HRES 1409 Expressing support for designation of June 20, 2010, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 14, 2010
HRES 1354 Honoring the John G. Shedd Aquarium on the occasion of its 80th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its award-winning "Amazon Rising" exhibit. Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. May 14, 2010
HRES 767 Expressing support for designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness, educate humans in the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 23, 2009
HRES 317 Recognizing the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 15, 2009
S 3919 A bill to remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened species or the list of endangered species published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. September 29, 2010
S 3864 Restoring State Wildlife Management Act of 2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. September 28, 2010
S 3825 State Wolf Management Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. September 22, 2010
S 3694 Great Ape Protection Act of 2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. August 3, 2010
S 3424 Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4223) May 25, 2010
S 3403 A bill to amend the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 to exempt subsistence users in the State of Alaska from the prohibition on taking. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. May 24, 2010
S 2811 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11884) November 20, 2009
S 1834 Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. October 21, 2009
S 1748 Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686. December 10, 2010
S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. September 24, 2009
S 1579 Restore Our American Mustangs Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. August 5, 2009
S 1535 Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8275-8276) July 29, 2009

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.