HRES 63 · 113th Congress · Animals

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.

Introduced 2013-02-12· 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.(2013-02-12)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]CA
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]FL
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FL
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]GA
Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]GU
Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]CA
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]MI
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]UT
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]NY
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]OH
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]NY
Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]CA
Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]CT