HR 2299 · 95th Congress · Animals

Animal Welfare Act Amendments

Introduced 1977-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1977-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act to: (1) subject the intrastate transportation of animals in commerce to the regulations of the Act; and (2) add "intermediate handlers" and "common carriers" to the class of persons or entities subject under the Act to certain licensing requirements, vicarious liability rules, recordkeeping procedures, investigations, and inspections. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate standards governing the treatment of animals transported in commerce. Specifies that no animal may be delivered by persons regulated under the Act to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless accompanied by a certificate issued by a veterinarian certifying that the animal is fit to withstand such travel. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the ages at which different kinds and classes of animals may be so transported. Prohibits transportation in commerce of any animal on a "pay-on-delivery" basis. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to disapprove any standard governing the air transportation of animals which interferes with flight safety. Prohibits the use of interstate com…

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