HR 2451 · 94th Congress · Animals

Domestic Dog and Cat Animal Protection Act

Introduced 1975-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1975-01-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Domestic Dog and Cat Animal Protection Act - Prohibits the importation into the United States of commercially produced domestic dog and cat animal products. Prohibits dog and cat animal products moving in interstate commerce. Declares that any such products unlawfully imported into the United States or shipped in interstate commerce shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture. Provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall enforce the provisions of this Act and may utilize, by agreement, the services of other Federal agencies or may designate officers of any State to enforce this Act. Creates a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation and a criminal penalty of not more than $20,000 for each violation, and/or imprisonment for not more than one year.…

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