HRES 220 · 112th Congress · Animals

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.

Introduced 2011-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.(2011-04-12)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans
Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]PA
Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]NJ
Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]VA
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]OH
Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]LA
Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]NJ
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]AZ
Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]NY
Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]IL
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]CA
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]AL
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]VA
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]FL
Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]IL
Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]NY
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]NY
Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]NY