US HB2293 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 170-82-1)
Status: Introduced on May 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-06-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-06-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally engaging in animal crushing in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (Current law prohibits knowingly creating or distributing an animal crush video.) Adds exceptions for conduct that is for predator or pest control, medical or scientific research, or necessary to protect the life or property of a person from a serious threat caused by an animal.
Title
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-06-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2015-05-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2015-05-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1831 (Related) 2016-12-12 - Held at the desk.
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against animals and natural resources
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2293/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr2293/BILLS-114hr2293ih.pdf |