Policy area
Animals
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160 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 9436 (119th) Sep 14, 2026
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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GATOR Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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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.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Bear Poaching Elimination Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, 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.
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Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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FIGHT Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Petfax Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Puppy Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Save Willy Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690)
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AFTER Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)
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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.
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Greyhound Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Supporting Our Shelters Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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MINKS are Superspreaders Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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SATOS Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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A resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7830)
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
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Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, 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.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Expressing support for continued Federal commitment to repopulation and recovery efforts for the red wolf in North Carolina and across the country.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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MONARCH Act of 2025
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.
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MONARCH Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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FIGHT Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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CHER Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- H.J.Res. 78 (119th) May 5, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".
Received in the Senate.
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Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act of 2025
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.
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Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Captive Primate Safety Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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PIGS Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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FIGHT Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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LIZARD Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1807; text: CR S1806)
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Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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PAST Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Goldie’s Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Aquatic Biodiversity Preservation Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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SPEAR Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 776 (119th) Feb 5, 2025
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A bill to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Trust the Science Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
Became Public Law No: 118-206.
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Bear Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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ProTECT Act of 2024
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.
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To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 719 et seq.).
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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CHER Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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R.I.C.E.’s Whale Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
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Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act
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.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6459-6460)
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A resolution designating November 2, 2024, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6375)
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A resolution recognizing the importance of purple martins to United States ecosystems, tourism, and history by designating August 10, 2024, as "Purple Martin Conservation Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 8/1/2024 CR S5790)
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Puppy Protection Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S6099-6100)
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Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Petfax Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476.
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Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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To designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Wild Horse Integrity and Slaughter Prevention Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem, Washington State".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 764 (118th) May 1, 2024
Trust the Science Act
Received in the Senate.
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Captive Primate Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Captive Primate Safety Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-51.
- H.R. 2560 (118th) Apr 15, 2024
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
Received in the Senate.
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PAAW Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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ProTECT Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Goldie’s Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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PAST Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution designating March 16, 2024, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
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MINKS are Superspreaders Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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ESA Flexibility Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Habitat Enhancement Now Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SWIMS Act of 2024
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.
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SWIMS Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Supporting Our Shelters Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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SPEAR Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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WILD Act
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-128.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5217-5218)
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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.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw certain documents relating to grizzly bears.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating November 4, 2023, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: CR S5148-5149)
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
- S.J.Res. 24 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 243.
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Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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MONARCH Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Grizzly Bear Review and Resource Restart Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Grizzly Bear Review and Resource Restart Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3761)
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WATCH Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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LIZARD Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
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PIGS Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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FIGHT Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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PAST Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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FIGHT Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Goldie’s Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Puppy Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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RESCUE Whales Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Violet’s Law
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating March 18, 2023, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1044; text: CR S1057)
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Healthy Dog Importation Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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Supporting the designating of March 18, 2023, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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Healthy Dog Importation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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