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bill_id congress bill_type bill_number title policy_area introduced_date ▲ latest_action_date latest_action_text origin_chamber sponsor_name sponsor_state sponsor_party sponsor_bioguide_id cosponsor_count summary_text update_date url
119-hr-4356 119 hr 4356 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025 Animals 2025-07-10 2025-07-10 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] NV D T000468 18   2026-01-08T09:07:08Z  
119-hr-4255 119 hr 4255 Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 Animals 2025-06-30 2026-01-22 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13. House Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] AZ R G000565 12   2026-01-23T09:06:31Z  
119-hr-4062 119 hr 4062 MONARCH Act of 2025 Animals 2025-06-20 2025-06-20 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. House Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] CA D P000613 16   2026-03-03T09:05:22Z  
119-hr-4033 119 hr 4033 Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025 Animals 2025-06-17 2025-07-22 Subcommittee Hearings Held House Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] FL R F000484 4   2025-12-05T22:08:06Z  
119-hr-3946 119 hr 3946 FIGHT Act of 2025 Animals 2025-06-12 2025-06-12 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] NE R B001298 145   2026-03-04T09:06:31Z  
119-hr-3456 119 hr 3456 CHER Act of 2025 Animals 2025-05-15 2025-05-15 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] NY R M000317 1   2025-06-20T13:55:07Z  
119-hr-3189 119 hr 3189 Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act of 2025 Animals 2025-05-05 2025-05-05 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. House Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] CA D H001068 2   2025-12-10T00:26:13Z  
119-hr-3199 119 hr 3199 Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025 Animals 2025-05-05 2025-05-05 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] IL D Q000023 41   2025-12-05T22:04:08Z  
119-hr-3112 119 hr 3112 Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 Animals 2025-04-30 2025-04-30 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] NY R M000317 194   2026-02-18T09:05:50Z  
119-hr-2976 119 hr 2976 Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act Animals 2025-04-21 2025-04-21 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] MN D M001143 0   2026-01-09T05:06:18Z  
119-hr-2626 119 hr 2626 PIGS Act of 2025 Animals 2025-04-03 2025-04-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] TX D E000299 1   2025-06-11T20:15:06Z  
119-hr-2608 119 hr 2608 To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Animals 2025-04-02 2025-04-02 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] TX R R000614 2   2025-10-09T03:26:19Z  
119-hr-2573 119 hr 2573 LIZARD Act of 2025 Animals 2025-04-01 2025-04-01 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] TX R P000048 1   2025-04-06T14:21:41Z  
119-hr-2293 119 hr 2293 Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 Animals 2025-03-24 2025-12-10 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] MS R E000235 3   2026-02-04T04:26:33Z  
119-hr-2253 119 hr 2253 Puppy Protection Act of 2025 Animals 2025-03-21 2025-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] PA R F000466 200   2026-02-18T09:05:50Z  
119-hr-1675 119 hr 1675 Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 Animals 2025-02-27 2025-02-27 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] TN R D000616 1   2025-06-16T10:44:01Z  
119-hr-1684 119 hr 1684 PAST Act of 2025 Animals 2025-02-27 2025-02-27 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] PA R F000466 206   2026-03-04T09:06:23Z  
119-hr-1332 119 hr 1332 Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025 Animals 2025-02-13 2025-02-13 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] CA D M001241 7   2025-07-11T08:05:23Z  
119-hr-1150 119 hr 1150 SPEAR Act of 2025 Animals 2025-02-07 2025-02-07 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] WI R W000829 5   2025-03-11T17:56:29Z  
119-hr-1098 119 hr 1098 To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994. Animals 2025-02-06 2025-12-16 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] MI D S001221 1   2025-12-17T21:06:14Z  
119-hr-776 119 hr 776 Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025 Animals 2025-01-28 2025-02-05 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] CA D H001090 3   2025-02-08T05:08:18Z  
119-hr-587 119 hr 587 To remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act. Animals 2025-01-21 2025-01-21 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] KS R M000871 17   2025-07-28T13:58:30Z  
119-hr-347 119 hr 347 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 Animals 2025-01-13 2025-01-13 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] MA D K000375 21   2026-02-04T04:11:37Z  
119-hr-349 119 hr 349 Goldie’s Act Animals 2025-01-13 2025-02-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] NY R M000317 90 Goldie's ActThis bill expands enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to document and record detailed descriptions of violations of the act observed during inspections and investigations. USDA must provide a copy of all records documenting violations to state, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials within 24 hours of such inspections or investigations.Inspections must be held at least once a year of each research facility, the premises of each animal dealer, and each exhibitor of animals. If violations are found during inspections, then USDA must conduct any necessary follow-up inspections until all the violations are corrected. Inspectors must confiscate or destroy in a humane manner animals found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with the AWA.Violators are subject to civil penalties as outlined in the bill. 2026-03-04T09:06:27Z  
119-hr-375 119 hr 375 Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 Animals 2025-01-13 2025-01-24 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. House Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] HI D T000487 1   2025-04-02T13:35:07Z  
119-hr-130 119 hr 130 Trust the Science Act Animals 2025-01-03 2025-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] CO R B000825 0   2025-12-06T06:46:47Z  
118-hr-10049 118 hr 10049 CHER Act of 2024 Animals 2024-10-25 2024-10-25 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] NY R M000317 0   2025-08-15T13:38:20Z  
118-hr-9971 118 hr 9971 Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2024 Animals 2024-10-11 2024-10-11 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] CA D H001068 4   2024-12-16T19:20:28Z  
118-hr-9972 118 hr 9972 Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act Animals 2024-10-11 2024-10-11 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. House Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] CA D H001068 2   2025-08-14T18:29:41Z  
118-hr-8800 118 hr 8800 To designate the bald eagle as the national bird. Animals 2024-06-21 2024-06-21 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] MN R F000475 14   2024-12-17T09:05:55Z  
118-hr-8541 118 hr 8541 Wild Horse Integrity and Slaughter Prevention Act Animals 2024-05-23 2024-05-23 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] FL R L000596 1   2025-05-27T14:15:52Z  
118-hr-8164 118 hr 8164 Captive Primate Safety Act Animals 2024-04-30 2024-04-30 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] OR D B000574 58   2024-12-16T19:14:28Z  
118-hr-7958 118 hr 7958 PAAW Act Animals 2024-04-11 2024-04-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] SC R M000194 13   2024-12-23T21:30:11Z  
118-hr-7840 118 hr 7840 ProTECT Act of 2024 Animals 2024-03-29 2024-12-12 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lieu asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7840, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jackson Lee, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 19   2026-01-09T23:23:54Z  
118-hr-7795 118 hr 7795 ProTECT Act of 2024 Animals 2024-03-22 2024-03-22 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 14   2026-01-09T23:25:24Z  
118-hr-7670 118 hr 7670 MINKS are Superspreaders Act Animals 2024-03-13 2024-03-13 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] SC R M000194 24   2024-12-21T09:05:43Z  
118-hr-7642 118 hr 7642 To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 719 et seq.). Animals 2024-03-12 2024-11-20 Subcommittee Hearings Held House Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] MI D S001221 1   2025-05-27T14:12:13Z  
118-hr-7211 118 hr 7211 Petfax Act of 2024 Animals 2024-02-01 2024-08-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] NC D R000305 1   2025-05-27T14:16:16Z  
118-hr-7145 118 hr 7145 SWIMS Act of 2024 Animals 2024-01-30 2024-01-30 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. House Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30] CA D S001150 37   2025-12-05T09:05:32Z  
118-hr-7037 118 hr 7037 SPEAR Act Animals 2024-01-18 2024-01-18 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] WI R G000579 5   2024-07-24T15:19:21Z  
118-hr-6854 118 hr 6854 Habitat Enhancement Now Act Animals 2023-12-19 2024-02-14 Subcommittee Hearings Held House Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] MN R F000470 5   2025-05-27T14:12:13Z  
118-hr-6784 118 hr 6784 ESA Flexibility Act Animals 2023-12-14 2024-02-14 Subcommittee Hearings Held House Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] MN R S001212 8   2025-05-27T14:15:29Z  
118-hr-6765 118 hr 6765 Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act Animals 2023-12-13 2024-08-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. House Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] CA D P000618 3   2024-10-21T14:10:58Z  
118-hr-6546 118 hr 6546 To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to allow certain activities to be carried out with regard to certain fish held in captivity or a controlled environment. Animals 2023-12-01 2023-12-01 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] OR R B000668 1   2024-07-24T15:19:30Z  
118-hr-6393 118 hr 6393 Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act Animals 2023-11-13 2023-11-13 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] FL R W000823 5   2025-12-05T09:06:51Z  
118-hr-6008 118 hr 6008 R.I.C.E.’s Whale Act Animals 2023-10-20 2024-10-25 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605. House Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] LA R G000577 3   2025-05-27T14:13:47Z  
118-hr-5927 118 hr 5927 To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw certain documents relating to grizzly bears. Animals 2023-10-11 2023-10-25 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] WA R N000189 0   2024-07-24T15:20:00Z  
118-hr-5897 118 hr 5897 Supporting Our Shelters Act Animals 2023-10-06 2024-01-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] CA D A000371 7   2024-08-21T18:05:44Z  
118-hr-4997 118 hr 4997 Grizzly Bear Review and Resource Restart Act of 2023 Animals 2023-07-27 2023-07-27 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] ID R F000469 0   2025-12-05T09:19:42Z  
118-hr-5041 118 hr 5041 Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023 Animals 2023-07-27 2023-09-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] PA R R000610 219   2025-12-05T09:02:02Z  
118-hr-4558 118 hr 4558 LIZARD Act Animals 2023-07-11 2023-07-11 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] TX R P000048 0   2024-07-24T15:21:05Z  
118-hr-4389 118 hr 4389 Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 Animals 2023-06-27 2024-04-24 Became Public Law No: 118-51. House Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] FL R S000168 19   2025-12-05T08:39:35Z  
118-hr-4323 118 hr 4323 Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023 Animals 2023-06-23 2023-06-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. House Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] GA R C001103 21   2025-12-05T09:21:01Z  
118-hr-4350 118 hr 4350 MONARCH Act of 2023 Animals 2023-06-23 2023-08-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. House Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] CA D P000613 19   2025-12-05T08:41:43Z  
118-hr-4051 118 hr 4051 Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act Animals 2023-06-12 2024-02-06 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] VA R W000804 5   2025-05-27T14:15:01Z  
118-hr-3859 118 hr 3859 Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act Animals 2023-06-06 2023-07-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] IL D K000391 34 Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act This bill revises the licensing process of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for animal dealers and exhibitors to expand USDA's oversight and enforcement of animal welfare requirements. Dealers and exhibitors must apply to USDA for licenses or renewal licenses each year. In order to obtain the licenses or renewals, dealers and exhibitors must meet certain standards for the humane treatment of animals and pass inspections as specified by this bill. USDA may not issue or renew such licenses if the dealers or exhibitors have violated laws relating to animals or if the issuance of the licenses would facilitate the circumvention of state or local laws that prohibit the private ownership of certain animals. Further, USDA must suspend the licenses of dealers or exhibitors whose violations present a risk to animal welfare. USDA must revoke the licenses if the violations persist or if the licensees commit multiple violations. Dealers and exhibitors with suspended or revoked licenses may not be (1) granted another license, (2) granted another license through another person or entity, or (3) employed by another licensee to work with animals during the period of the suspension or revocation. 2024-09-18T08:06:13Z  
118-hr-3709 118 hr 3709 Keeping Pets and Families Together Act Animals 2023-05-25 2023-06-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] CA D L000582 5   2025-05-27T14:16:16Z  
118-hr-3656 118 hr 3656 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023 Animals 2023-05-24 2023-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. House Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] NV D T000468 27 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from using or contracting for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for gathering horses and burros under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. Further, BLM may not make contracts to use helicopters for transporting captured animals under such act. 2024-10-26T08:05:17Z  
118-hr-3518 118 hr 3518 Bear Protection Act of 2023 Animals 2023-05-18 2024-12-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] TX R M001157 8   2024-12-20T09:05:43Z  
118-hr-3419 118 hr 3419 Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023 Animals 2023-05-17 2023-06-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] TX R J000304 18   2025-05-27T14:16:16Z  
118-hr-3090 118 hr 3090 PAST Act of 2023 Animals 2023-05-05 2023-05-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. House Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] PA R F000466 248   2025-12-05T08:10:29Z  
118-hr-2939 118 hr 2939 PIGS Act of 2023 Animals 2023-04-27 2023-06-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] TX D E000299 7 Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2023 or the PIGS Act of 2023 This bill expands the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit certain methods of confining breeding pigs that restrict their movement. In addition, it establishes a program that provides financial assistance to pig producers to assist them in complying with the prohibitions. 2024-07-24T15:22:24Z  
118-hr-2742 118 hr 2742 FIGHT Act Animals 2023-04-20 2023-05-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] NE R B001298 135   2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
118-hr-2648 118 hr 2648 Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023 Animals 2023-04-17 2023-04-17 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] TN R D000616 1 Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023 This bill revises requirements concerning the inspection of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and actions for sored horses (e.g., horses suffering from pain when moving due to substances or devices placed on their limbs). Specifically, this bill replaces a requirement for the Department of Agriculture to prescribe regulations governing the appointment of inspectors with a requirement for the Horse Industry Organization, which is established by this bill, to appoint inspectors. 2024-07-24T15:22:13Z  
118-hr-2560 118 hr 2560 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 Animals 2023-04-10 2024-04-15 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] MA D K000375 13   2025-05-27T14:14:51Z  
118-hr-2159 118 hr 2159 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund for fiscal year 2024. Animals 2023-03-29 2023-03-29 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] AZ R B001302 5 This bill limits FY2024 funding for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund. 2024-07-24T15:22:46Z  
118-hr-1788 118 hr 1788 Goldie’s Act Animals 2023-03-24 2023-04-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] NY R M000317 114   2024-12-20T09:06:34Z  
118-hr-1624 118 hr 1624 Puppy Protection Act of 2023 Animals 2023-03-17 2023-04-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] PA R F000466 237   2024-12-11T09:05:47Z  
118-hr-1465 118 hr 1465 Violet’s Law Animals 2023-03-08 2023-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] SC R M000194 100   2024-12-18T09:05:36Z  
118-hr-1383 118 hr 1383 Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act Animals 2023-03-07 2023-03-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. House Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] CA D B001285 11 Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act This bill establishes requirements to protect marine mammals adversely affected by climate change, including by establishing a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to monitor the adverse impacts of climate change on marine mammals. In addition, it also requires NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to issue regulations that list marine mammal species in waters under U.S. jurisdiction for which climate change is more likely than not to result in a decline in population abundance, an impeded population recovery, or a reduced carrying capacity (i.e., the maximum population of a marine mammal species that an area will support without undergoing deterioration). The NMFS and the USFWS must update the list at least once every five years and issue regulations that include climate impact management plans for species on such list. The bill also directs the NMFS and the USFWS to review agreements with foreign governments concerning the management of marine mammals that are or may be affected by climate change. The Department of State must initiate amendments to such agreements or negotiate the development of such agreements in a manner consistent with the goals of the bill. 2024-06-13T08:05:44Z  
118-hr-1213 118 hr 1213 RESCUE Whales Act of 2023 Animals 2023-02-27 2023-04-18 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] AZ D G000551 12   2025-05-27T14:16:31Z  
118-hr-1184 118 hr 1184 Healthy Dog Importation Act Animals 2023-02-24 2023-03-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. House Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] SD R J000301 27   2025-12-05T08:30:22Z  
118-hr-764 118 hr 764 Trust the Science Act Animals 2023-02-02 2024-05-01 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3] CO R B000825 25   2025-05-27T14:15:29Z  
118-hr-520 118 hr 520 To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes. Animals 2023-01-25 2023-10-25 Subcommittee Hearings Held House Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] CA R M001177 0   2025-05-27T14:12:13Z  
118-hr-248 118 hr 248 Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act Animals 2023-01-10 2023-02-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. House Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] KS R E000298 7 Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act This bill prohibits any population of the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, or New Mexico from being listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The lesser prairie-chicken is a type of grouse. Currently, two distinct population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken are listed under the ESA. The Southern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken is listed as endangered and the Northern DPS is listed as threatened. The bill removes both populations from the list. In addition, the bill bans Interior from listing any population of the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered or threatened in the future. 2024-06-12T18:20:55Z  
118-hr-208 118 hr 208 Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023 Animals 2023-01-09 2023-01-09 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 33   2025-05-27T14:16:16Z  
117-hr-9456 117 hr 9456 Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act Animals 2022-12-07 2022-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] KS R E000298 4 Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act This bill prohibits any population of the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, or New Mexico from being listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The lesser prairie-chicken is a type of grouse. Currently, two distinct population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken are listed under the ESA. The Southern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken is listed as endangered and the Northern DPS is listed as threatened. The bill removes both populations from the list. In addition, the bill bans Interior from listing any population of the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered or threatened in the future. 2023-04-11T15:45:23Z  
117-hr-9309 117 hr 9309 To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for greater protection of roosters, and for other purposes. Animals 2022-11-16 2022-11-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] IA D A000378 10 This bill expands protections of animals provided under the Animal Welfare Act, including by prohibiting any (1) broadcasts from international, interstate, or intrastate sources of animal fighting ventures in the United States or U.S. territories; and (2) shipments or transport of certain mature roosters. 2022-12-29T13:48:55Z  
117-hr-9154 117 hr 9154 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022 Animals 2022-10-07 2022-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] AZ D G000551 6 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022 This bill modifies requirements under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, including by directing the Department of the Interior to (1) establish regulations that require humane treatment of the animals during handling, management activities, removals, euthanasia, holding, and other activities; and (2) take actions to correct, prevent the recurrence of, and record violations of such regulations. The bill also prohibits Interior from destroying such animals unless they are fatally injured or terminally ill. 2023-09-12T18:45:15Z  
117-hr-9135 117 hr 9135 Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022 Animals 2022-10-04 2022-10-04 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] WI D K000188 3 Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, which provides financial assistance for projects to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds. 2022-12-29T13:34:09Z  
117-hr-8514 117 hr 8514 SWIMS Act of 2022 Animals 2022-07-26 2022-08-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] CA D S001150 36 Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2022 or the SWIMS Act of 2022 This bill establishes prohibitions on capturing, importing, exporting, or breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, or pilot whales for the purpose of public display. Specifically, the bill prohibits the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from issuing any permit under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 that authorizes the taking (e.g., capturing) or importation of such orcas or whales for the purpose of public display. The bill further revises the act to make it unlawful to export such orcas or whales, unless they are being transported to marine mammal sanctuaries or for release into the wild. Further, the bill makes it unlawful under the Animal Welfare Act for any person to breed or artificially inseminate such marine mammals for purposes of using their progeny for public display. 2023-03-30T14:49:57Z  
117-hr-7918 117 hr 7918 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022 Animals 2022-05-31 2022-12-30 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500. House Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] MA D K000375 4 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. 2023-08-25T22:47:56Z  
117-hr-7004 117 hr 7004 PIGS Act of 2022 Animals 2022-03-09 2022-03-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] TX D E000299 8 Pigs in Gestation Stalls Act of 2022 or the PIGS Act of 2022 This bill prohibits certain methods of confining breeding pigs that restrict their movement and establishes a program to assist pig producers to comply with the prohibitions. 2023-08-22T14:30:30Z  
117-hr-7042 117 hr 7042 SAFE SEAS Act of 2022 Animals 2022-03-09 2022-03-09 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] NH D P000614 2 Stewarding Atlantic Fisheries Ecosystems by Supporting Economic Assistance and Sustainability Act of 2022 or the SAFE SEAS Act of 2022 This bill establishes grants for states to assist lobster and Jonah crab harvesters with the costs of gear modifications in accordance with the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan. 2023-08-15T17:00:32Z  
117-hr-6987 117 hr 6987 To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. Animals 2022-03-08 2022-03-17 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] WA D L000560 5 This bill establishes programs to mitigate the impact of marine traffic on marine ecosystems and wildlife, with a particular emphasis on underwater noise. The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) must maintain and expand activities to collect and assess underwater sounds in high-priority ocean and coastal locations, award grants to port authorities or related entities for implementing measures to mitigate the impact of port operations and marine traffic on marine mammals, and implement a program to reduce collisions between large whales and marine vessels. In addition, the Maritime Administration must award grants to academic or research institutions, U.S. nationals or corporations, or state or tribal governments for developing and implementing technologies that reduce underwater noise from marine vessels. The administration must also report to Congress about nonclassified naval technologies that reduce underwater noise from marine vessels. 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z  
117-hr-6785 117 hr 6785 Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022 Animals 2022-02-18 2022-03-17 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] MA D M001196 37 Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022 This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). Specifically, it requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide financial assistance for projects designed to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects of human activities on North Atlantic right whales. In addition, NOAA must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder. 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z  
117-hr-6635 117 hr 6635 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022 Animals 2022-02-07 2022-02-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. House Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] NV D T000468 15 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from using or contracting for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for gathering horses and burros under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. Further, BLM may not make contracts to use helicopters for transporting captured animals under such act. 2023-07-10T15:00:35Z  
117-hr-6341 117 hr 6341 Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021 Animals 2021-12-23 2021-12-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. House Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] TN R D000616 8 Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements concerning the inspection of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and actions for sored horses (e.g., horses suffering from pain when moving due to substances or devices placed on their limbs). Specifically, this bill replaces a requirement for the Department of Agriculture to prescribe regulations governing the appointment of inspectors with a requirement for the Horse Industry Organization, which is established by this bill, to appoint inspectors. 2022-12-30T03:18:58Z  
117-hr-6100 117 hr 6100 To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. Animals 2021-12-01 2022-01-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] IA D A000378 85 This bill revises enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), including by directing inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner animals found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with the AWA. 2023-08-15T21:15:19Z  
117-hr-6059 117 hr 6059 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021 Animals 2021-11-19 2021-12-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. House Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] CA D G000559 56 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021 This bill sets forth provisions relating to wildlife conservation, anti-trafficking and poaching, and illegal fishing. Specifically, the bill directs the Departments of Justice, the Interior, Commerce, State, and the Treasury to develop a plan of action for awards to whistleblowers of violations of laws applicable to wildlife trafficking; directs Interior to carry out the International Wildlife Conservation Program to, among other things, address global conservation threats and combat wildlife trafficking and poaching; provides funding for the conservation of certain endangered species; authorizes Interior, in consultation with the State Department, to station not less than one U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer in the primary diplomatic or consular post of the United States in a focus country or country of concern (i.e., countries engaging in wildlife trafficking); and directs Commerce to make amounts available for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing enforcement. The bill also modifies the federal criminal code to make wildlife trafficking and illegal fishing predicates with respect to the enforcement of certain criminal offenses, including racketeering and money laundering. 2022-12-30T08:18:22Z  
117-hr-5999 117 hr 5999 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021 Animals 2021-11-17 2021-11-17 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] AZ D G000551 81 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of exotic or wild animals in performances of a traveling animal act, such as a circus, carnival, or parade. The prohibition does not apply to zoos, aquariums, research facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and other entities. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals. 2022-12-30T08:18:24Z  
117-hr-5957 117 hr 5957 To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. Animals 2021-11-12 2021-11-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. House Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] WA D L000560 8 This bill sets forth provisions to establish (1) vessel speed restrictions to reduce injuries to marine mammals, and (2) a variety of new programs to protect marine mammals. 2023-08-24T22:00:39Z  
117-hr-5770 117 hr 5770 Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2021 Animals 2021-10-28 2021-11-16 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] MI D D000624 21 Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2021 This bill addresses the management and conservation of forage fish. The Department of Commerce must issue a definition for the term forage fish. It must consider certain factors in defining such term, including whether a species covered by the definition (1) is at a low trophic level; (2) is generally small to intermediate-sized; (3) occurs in schools or other dense aggregations; (4) contributes significantly to the diets of other fish, marine mammals, or birds; and (5) serves as a conduit for energy transfer to species at a higher trophic level. Commerce must also establish guidelines to assist regional fishery management councils in (1) developing a list of unmanaged forage fish areas and prohibiting the development of any new forage fish fisheries until the potential impacts of such fisheries have been assessed; and (2)setting annual catch limits for forage fish fisheries that assess, specify, and reduce such limits by the diet needs of other fish species and marine wildlife. The bill adds shad (American shad and hickory shad)and river herring (blueback herring and alewife)to the list of managed stocks for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z  
117-hr-5608 117 hr 5608 Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act Animals 2021-10-19 2021-12-09 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. House Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] WI D K000188 38 Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations. Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers to support research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with such agencies and departments to support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies that address the disease. USDA must also develop and maintain materials to inform the public on chronic wasting disease and techniques to help prevent the spread of the disease. In addition, USDA must solicit public feedback on potential updates and improvements to standards of the chronic wasting disease herd certification program. 2023-03-08T20:26:25Z  
117-hr-5578 117 hr 5578 Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act Animals 2021-10-15 2021-10-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. House Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] NC D A000370 2 Public Safety and Wildlife Protection Act This bill bans steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps and establishes penalties for violating this ban. Steel-jaw leghold traps are certain spring-powered devices with steel jaws that are designed to snap closed on animals. Conibear traps consist of metal frames hinged at the center point and powered by two torsion springs that create a scissor-like action designed to kill an animal by snapping its spine. Cage traps, box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and mouse or rat snap traps are not included in the ban. The Department of the Interior must pay a reward for information that leads to a conviction of a violation of this bill, unless the information was provided by on duty officers or employees of federal, state, or local governments. The reward must be 50% of the penalty paid. 2023-01-01T23:51:00Z  
117-hr-5441 117 hr 5441 PAST Act of 2021 Animals 2021-09-30 2022-11-15 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] TN D C001068 263 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2022 or the PAST Act of 2022 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations. 2023-09-14T13:45:17Z  
117-hr-5244 117 hr 5244 AFTER Act of 2021 Animals 2021-09-14 2021-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] PA D B001296 115 Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2021 or the AFTER Act of 2021 This bill requires federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of certain warm-blooded animals (e.g., dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits) with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must (1) no longer be needed for research; (2) be suitable for release; (3) not be birds, rats, or mice. 2022-12-31T08:59:44Z  
117-hr-4833 117 hr 4833 Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2021 Animals 2021-07-29 2021-08-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. House Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] CA D L000579 88 Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the incidental taking (e.g., capturing or killing) of migratory birds by commercial activities unless the activity is authorized under a permit or is identified as posing de minimis risk to migratory birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) must regulate such incidental taking, including by (1) issuing general permits for certain industries, (2) creating a mitigation fee for any incidental taking of migratory birds, and (3) identifying categories of de minimis risk activities that are exempt from liability for the taking of migratory birds. In addition, the USFWS must establish and maintain a research program (1) to evaluate the impacts of commercial activities on birds, (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of best management practices and technologies to avoid or minimize such impacts, and (3) to develop new or improved best management practices and technologies. 2022-12-30T14:02:47Z  
117-hr-4310 117 hr 4310 MINKS are Superspreaders Act Animals 2021-07-01 2021-10-01 Executive Comment Requested from Def Security Assistance, Federal Judicial Center. House Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] CT D D000216 42 Minks in Narrowly Kept Spaces are Superspreaders Act or the MINKS are Superspreaders Act This bill makes it unlawful to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase American mink (Neovison vison) raised in captivity for fur production, whether dead or alive. 2022-12-31T05:08:10Z  
117-hr-4180 117 hr 4180 Keeping Pets and Families Together Act Animals 2021-06-25 2021-07-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] CA D L000582 0 Keeping Pets and Families Together Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a grant program to support animal shelters, pounds, or humane societies implanting microchips into dogs and cats in their care before allowing the animals to be adopted, returned to their owners, or sold to dealers. 2023-07-10T15:00:35Z  

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