{"database": "openregs", "table": "legislation", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where bill_type = \"hres\" and policy_area = \"Animals\" sorted by introduced_date descending", "rows": [["119-hres-985", 119, "hres", 985, "Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.", "Animals", "2026-01-09", "2026-01-09", "Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.", "House", "Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]", "NY", "D", "N000002", 19, null, "2026-02-25T09:06:36Z", null], ["119-hres-811", 119, "hres", 811, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as \"Bat Week\".", "Animals", "2025-10-17", "2025-10-17", "Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.", "House", "Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]", "VT", "D", "B001318", 0, null, "2025-12-12T15:43:31Z", null], ["119-hres-642", 119, "hres", 642, "Expressing support for continued Federal commitment to repopulation and recovery efforts for the red wolf in North Carolina and across the country.", "Animals", "2025-08-08", "2025-08-08", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]", "NC", "D", "F000477", 1, null, "2025-09-18T19:30:27Z", null], ["119-hres-215", 119, "hres", 215, "Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as \"National Osceola Turkey Day\".", "Animals", "2025-03-11", "2025-03-11", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18]", "FL", "R", "F000472", 6, null, "2025-03-22T08:06:24Z", null], ["118-hres-1501", 118, "hres", 1501, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as \"Bat Week\".", "Animals", "2024-09-25", "2024-10-02", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.", "House", "Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]", "VT", "D", "B001318", 0, null, "2025-01-24T18:06:37Z", null], ["118-hres-1515", 118, "hres", 1515, "Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as \"National Animal Rescue Day\" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.", "Animals", "2024-09-25", "2024-09-25", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.", "House", "Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "N000188", 34, null, "2025-12-05T08:01:50Z", null], ["118-hres-881", 118, "hres", 881, "Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.", "Animals", "2023-11-21", "2023-11-21", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]", "VA", "D", "B001292", 55, "This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.", "2024-08-17T08:05:26Z", null], ["118-hres-805", 118, "hres", 805, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as \"BatWeek\".", "Animals", "2023-10-24", "2024-01-18", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.", "House", "Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]", "VT", "D", "B001318", 0, null, "2025-12-05T08:25:16Z", null], ["118-hres-809", 118, "hres", 809, "Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition.", "Animals", "2023-10-24", "2023-10-25", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]", "TX", "R", "W000814", 0, null, "2024-11-25T18:15:50Z", null], ["118-hres-751", 118, "hres", 751, "Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as \"National Animal Rescue Day\" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.", "Animals", "2023-09-29", "2023-09-29", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.", "House", "Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "N000188", 33, null, "2025-02-04T16:54:13Z", null], ["118-hres-506", 118, "hres", 506, "Commending the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for its outstanding Sea Turtle Care Center and its dedicated efforts in rehabilitating and releasing injured and sick sea turtles, ensuring their return to their natural environment.", "Animals", "2023-06-13", "2023-06-13", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]", "SC", "R", "M000194", 0, "This resolution commends the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for its Sea Turtle Care Center and its contributions to the rehabilitation and release of injured and sick sea turtles.", "2024-07-24T15:21:57Z", null], ["118-hres-358", 118, "hres", 358, "Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation, as well as promoting and protecting the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States.", "Animals", "2023-05-02", "2023-05-02", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]", "GA", "R", "S001189", 22, "This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation.", "2024-07-24T15:22:32Z", null], ["118-hres-233", 118, "hres", 233, "Supporting the designating of March 18, 2023, as \"National Osceola Turkey Day\".", "Animals", "2023-03-17", "2023-03-17", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.", "House", "Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-18]", "FL", "R", "F000472", 3, null, "2025-02-04T16:54:13Z", null], ["117-hres-1446", 117, "hres", 1446, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as \"Bat Week\".", "Animals", "2022-10-21", "2022-10-28", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.", "House", "Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]", "VT", "D", "W000800", 1, "This resolution expresses support for the designation of Bat Week and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.", "2022-12-29T13:34:04Z", null], ["117-hres-1418", 117, "hres", 1418, "Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2022, as \"National Animal Rescue Day\" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.", "Animals", "2022-09-30", "2022-09-30", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.", "House", "Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "N000188", 33, "This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.", "2022-12-29T12:48:47Z", null], ["117-hres-745", 117, "hres", 745, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2021, to October 31, 2021, as \"BatWeek\".", "Animals", "2021-10-25", "2021-11-03", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.", "House", "Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]", "VT", "D", "W000800", 1, "This resolution expresses support for the designation of BatWeek and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.", "2023-01-01T23:49:43Z", null], ["116-hres-663", 116, "hres", 663, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2019, to October 31, 2019, as \"BatWeek\".", "Animals", "2019-10-30", "2019-11-18", "Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8942)", "House", "Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]", "PA", "R", "T000467", 1, "This resolution expresses support for the designation of BatWeek and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.", "2022-11-01T04:47:44Z", null], ["116-hres-421", 116, "hres", 421, "Recognizing the International Year of the Salmon in 2019 as a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action.", "Animals", "2019-06-04", "2019-06-04", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "This resolution recognizes the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.", "2022-11-01T06:32:28Z", null], ["116-hres-418", 116, "hres", 418, "Expressing support for recognition of June 2019 as National Orca Protection Month.", "Animals", "2019-06-03", "2019-06-03", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.", "House", "Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]", "WA", "D", "H001064", 5, "This resolution expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.", "2022-11-01T06:17:28Z", null], ["116-hres-135", 116, "hres", 135, "Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day.", "Animals", "2019-02-14", "2019-02-21", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.", "House", "Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]", "CA", "D", "P000608", 12, "This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes.", "2022-11-01T16:17:45Z", null], ["116-hres-34", 116, "hres", 34, "Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as \"National Animal Rescue Day\" to create awareness of the importance of adoption and to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.", "Animals", "2019-01-09", "2019-01-09", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.", "House", "Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "N000188", 13, "This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.", "2022-11-01T13:49:22Z", null], ["115-hres-1177", 115, "hres", 1177, "Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts.", "Animals", "2018-12-11", "2018-12-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.", "House", "Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]", "TX", "R", "M001157", 4, "Recognizes China's postponement of its directive to allow rhinoceros horn and tiger bone to be used for medical and scientific research, and encourages China to maintain its ban on such use of rhinoceros and tiger parts. Condemns: (1) the illegal killing, sale, or trade in the parts and product of rhinoceros and tigers from any source; and (2) the farming of rhinoceros and tigers to meet demand for their body parts. Expresses support for the protection of rhinoceros and tiger populations to prevent extinction.", "2023-01-11T13:40:44Z", null], ["115-hres-1136", 115, "hres", 1136, "Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2018, to October 31, 2018, as \"BatWeek\".", "Animals", "2018-10-26", "2018-12-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.", "House", "Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]", "PA", "R", "T000467", 1, "Expresses support for the designation of BatWeek. Acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.", "2023-01-11T13:41:11Z", null], ["115-hres-959", 115, "hres", 959, "To express support for recognition of June 2018 as National Orca Protection Month.", "Animals", "2018-06-22", "2018-06-22", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]", "WA", "D", "H001064", 8, "Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. (Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.)", "2023-01-11T13:42:13Z", null], ["115-hres-776", 115, "hres", 776, "Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as \"National Animal Rescue Day\" to create awareness of the importance of adoption, educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.", "Animals", "2018-03-13", "2018-03-13", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "N000188", 17, "Expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.", "2023-01-11T13:40:03Z", null], ["115-hres-738", 115, "hres", 738, "Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day.", "Animals", "2018-02-14", "2018-02-14", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]", "CA", "D", "P000608", 13, "Expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes.", "2023-01-11T13:40:28Z", null], ["115-hres-383", 115, "hres", 383, "To express support for recognition of June 2017 as National Orca Protection Month.", "Animals", "2017-06-13", "2017-06-13", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]", "WA", "D", "H001064", 8, "Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. (Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.)", "2023-01-11T13:37:41Z", null], ["115-hres-244", 115, "hres", 244, "Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.", "Animals", "2017-04-03", "2017-05-18", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.", "House", "Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]", "FL", "R", "G000578", 22, "Urges the United States to: (1) continue to be a global leader in whale conservation and protection, and (2) promote international efforts to conserve and protect the world's whales. Opposes commercial whaling. Urges Japan to cease all whaling. Welcomes the opportunity to work with International Whaling Commission member countries at the next Commission meeting in Brazil in 2018 on preventing and mitigating threats to whales and their habitats.", "2023-01-11T13:35:52Z", null], ["115-hres-133", 115, "hres", 133, "Expressing support for designation of April 11 as \"National Pet Adoption Day\" and the month of April as \"National Pet Adoption Month\" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.", "Animals", "2017-02-16", "2017-02-16", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]", "TX", "R", "W000816", 59, "Supports the designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month.", "2023-01-11T13:34:53Z", null], ["114-hres-909", 114, "hres", 909, "Expressing support for the right to rescue animals.", "Animals", "2016-09-28", "2016-10-19", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.", "House", "Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]", "CA", "D", "H001034", 0, "Expresses support for: (1) the safety, welfare, and humane treatment of animals; (2) Good Samaritans who rescue animals in imminent danger in unattended vehicles; and (3) efforts for protecting them from liability.", "2023-01-11T13:33:36Z", null], ["114-hres-838", 114, "hres", 838, "Expressing support for designation of April 11 as \"National Pet Adoption Day\" and the month of April as \"National Pet Adoption Month\" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.", "Animals", "2016-07-14", "2016-07-14", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]", "TX", "R", "W000816", 15, "Supports the designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month.", "2023-01-11T13:33:17Z", null], ["114-hres-773", 114, "hres", 773, "To express support for recognition of June 2016 as National Orca Protection Month.", "Animals", "2016-06-09", "2016-06-09", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]", "WA", "D", "H001064", 12, "Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.", "2023-01-11T13:32:42Z", null], ["114-hres-723", 114, "hres", 723, "Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Day of Recognition for the centennial of the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, and for other purposes.", "Animals", "2016-05-11", "2016-05-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.", "House", "Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]", "VA", "R", "G000568", 0, "Supports the designation of a national day of recognition for the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty between the United States and Canada. Recognizes the significance of 100 years of migratory bird protection efforts. Encourages efforts to engage and educate the public regarding migratory bird watching and hunting.", "2023-01-11T13:32:57Z", null], ["114-hres-479", 114, "hres", 479, "Encouraging observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities, and for other purposes.", "Animals", "2015-10-09", "2015-10-21", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.", "House", "Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]", "CA", "D", "T000460", 26, "Encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week.  Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.  Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.", "2023-01-11T13:29:35Z", null], ["113-hres-651", 113, "hres", 651, "Expressing support for the network of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers across the United States and honoring their important work in protecting native wildlife.", "Animals", "2014-06-26", "2014-06-26", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]", "TX", "R", "S000583", 13, "Recognizes the importance of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers and their contributions to the humane treatment of animals.", "2023-01-11T13:26:10Z", null], ["113-hres-433", 113, "hres", 433, "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the practice of using gas chambers to euthanize stray cats and dogs.", "Animals", "2013-12-05", "2013-12-16", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.", "House", "Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]", "PA", "R", "B001269", 0, "Expresses dissatisfaction that the practice of using gas chambers to euthanize stray cats and dogs continues in the United States in the 21st century.", "2023-01-11T13:23:34Z", null], ["113-hres-208", 113, "hres", 208, "Expressing opposition to the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, or other gases to euthanize shelter animals and support for State laws that require the use of the more humane euthanasia by injection method.", "Animals", "2013-05-08", "2013-05-22", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.", "House", "Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]", "VA", "D", "M000933", 56, "Expresses: (1) disapproval of the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals, and (2) support for the enactment of state laws requiring the use of euthanasia by injection with sodium pentobarbital as the standard method of euthanasia for all animal shelters. Encourages states to allow licensed shelters to purchase necessary euthanasia drugs, subject to appropriate training and certification.", "2023-01-11T13:25:02Z", null], ["113-hres-63", 113, "hres", 63, "Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as \"National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day\" to create awareness, educate humans of 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.", "Animals", "2013-02-12", "2013-02-12", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "A000210", 26, "Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.", "2022-11-15T16:35:00Z", null], ["112-hres-801", 112, "hres", 801, "Recognizing America's hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters, recreational shooters, industry, State fish and wildlife agencies, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.", "Animals", "2012-09-20", "2012-09-20", "Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 6, "Recognizes: (1) America's hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters, recreational shooters, industry, state fish and wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources, both game and nongame, through the federal wildlife and sport fish restoration programs; and (2) the 75th anniversary of the American conservation funding system that began with the passage of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act in 1937.", "2019-11-15T21:24:28Z", null], ["112-hres-761", 112, "hres", 761, "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs.", "Animals", "2012-08-02", "2012-08-13", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.", "House", "Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]", "PA", "R", "B001269", 0, "Expresses dissatisfaction that the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs that have owners continues in the United States in the 21st century.", "2019-11-15T20:44:34Z", null], ["112-hres-736", 112, "hres", 736, "Expressing opposition to the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, or other gases to euthanize shelter animals and support for State laws that require the use of the more humane euthanasia by injection method.", "Animals", "2012-07-19", "2012-08-13", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.", "House", "Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]", "VA", "D", "M000933", 8, "Expresses: (1) disapproval of the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals, and (2) support for the enactment of state laws requiring the use of euthanasia by injection with sodium pentobarbital as the standard method of euthanasia for all animal shelters. Encourages states to allow licensed shelters to purchase necessary euthanasia drugs, subject to appropriate training and certification.", "2019-11-15T20:50:58Z", null], ["112-hres-309", 112, "hres", 309, "Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Animal Welfare Institute.", "Animals", "2011-06-16", "2011-06-27", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.", "House", "Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]", "CA", "R", "G000021", 4, "Recognizes the Animal Welfare Institute for its contributions to the humane treatment of animals worldwide and for its service to the people of the United States.", "2023-01-11T13:22:57Z", null], ["112-hres-301", 112, "hres", 301, "Expressing support for designation of June 20, 2011, as \"American Eagle Day\", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.", "Animals", "2011-06-13", "2011-06-13", "Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.", "House", "Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]", "TN", "R", "R000582", 0, "Expresses support for the designation of American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States.", "2023-01-11T13:22:57Z", null], ["112-hres-284", 112, "hres", 284, "Honoring wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage.", "Animals", "2011-05-26", "2011-09-01", "Recalled by full committee.", "House", "Rep. Grijalva, Ra\u00c3\u00bal M. [D-AZ-7]", "AZ", "D", "G000551", 0, "Honors the 16th birthday of Cloud, a wild stallion.  Recognizes wild horses and burros as living symbols of the western development era.", "2021-09-28T12:27:59Z", null], ["112-hres-220", 112, "hres", 220, "Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as \"National Animal Rescue Day\" to create awareness, educate humans of 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.", "Animals", "2011-04-12", "2011-04-12", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "A000210", 56, "Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.", "2021-09-28T12:35:49Z", null], ["111-hres-1625", 111, "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.", "Animals", "2010-09-15", "2010-09-16", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.", "House", "Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]", "FL", "D", "H000324", 19, "Commends the response of zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations in rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the Gulf of Mexico region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Acknowledges the role of such organizations in responding to environmental disasters. Expresses support for their expertise and contributions to conservation programs, science education, and community development.", "2023-01-11T13:21:28Z", null], ["111-hres-1543", 111, "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.", "Animals", "2010-07-20", "2010-07-28", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]", "CO", "D", "P000598", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the groundbreaking environmental education advancements by the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots initiative on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Dr. Jane Goodall's research. Recognizes the significant role that the research done by Dr. Goodall has had on the knowledge and understanding of both the natural and human worlds, and its benefit to children and classrooms as they learn about the natural world. Recognizes the valuable role that nature and science education plays in the conservation of natural resources as evidenced through the work of Dr. Goodall.", "2023-01-11T13:21:46Z", null], ["111-hres-1531", 111, "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.", "Animals", "2010-07-15", "2010-12-08", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]", "OR", "D", "S001180", 56, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, World Veterinary Year.", "2023-01-11T13:21:11Z", null], ["111-hres-1409", 111, "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.", "Animals", "2010-05-27", "2010-06-14", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]", "TN", "R", "R000582", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles. Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States.", "2023-01-11T13:19:50Z", null], ["111-hres-1354", 111, "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.", "Animals", "2010-05-12", "2010-05-14", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.", "House", "Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]", "IL", "D", "D000096", 0, "Recognizes the contributions that the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, has made to the state of Illinois as a distinguished cultural, scientific, conservation, and educational institution.", "2023-01-11T13:20:03Z", null], ["111-hres-767", 111, "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.", "Animals", "2009-09-23", "2009-09-23", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]", "NJ", "D", "A000210", 15, "Expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs, address overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering of adopted pets, and bring Americans together to support this common goal.", "2023-01-11T13:18:00Z", null], ["111-hres-317", 111, "hres", 317, "Recognizing the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, and for other purposes.", "Animals", "2009-04-01", "2009-09-15", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]", "KS", "D", "M001140", 7, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, including the metropolitan Kansas City area and St. Joseph, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor; and (2) the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor as the national center of the animal health industry.", "2023-01-11T13:18:02Z", null], ["109-hres-1013", 109, "hres", 1013, "Encouraging municipalities to adopt and enforce effective protections against dog bites, and for other purposes.", "Animals", "2006-09-14", "2006-09-19", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .", "House", "Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. 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[D-CA-23]", "CA", "D", "B000318", 15, "Calls upon the President to obtain international support for the establishment of effective measures to stop trade in ivory and to assist efforts by African countries to conserve elephant populations.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", null], ["99-hres-407", 99, "hres", 407, "A resolution expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture should investigate identification procedures to be used in lieu of the hot-iron branding of animals' cheeks.", "Animals", "1986-04-08", "1986-04-14", "Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.", "House", "Rep. Horton, Frank J. 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