SCONRES 45 · 107th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 should be fully enforced so as to prevent needless suffering of animals.

Introduced 2001-06-05· Sponsored by Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.(2001-08-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture should fully enforce the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure humane livestock slaughter and worker safety; and (2) United States policy should be that livestock handling and slaughter should be carried out only by humane methods.…

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Cosponsors (9)

8 Democrats1 Republican