H.R. 1726 - Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
- Sponsor:
- Peter DeFazio
- Summary:
- This bill prohibits the federal government from purchasing any product derived from a covered animal unless the animal is raised with adequate shelter, daily access to adequate food and water, and adequate veterinary care. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
H.R. 1726 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Keywords
- farm animals, animal rights, USDA
- Summary
- This bill prohibits the federal government from purchasing any product derived from a covered animal unless the animal is raised with adequate shelter, daily access to adequate food and water, and adequate veterinary care. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To promote more humane treatment of farm animals.
- Other Titles
- Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
- Sponsor
- Peter DeFazio
- Co-Sponsors
- Dennis Kucinich
- John Tierney
- Raul Grijalva
- Charles Rangel
- Robert Wexler
- Michael Capuano
- Edolphus Towns
- Christopher Shays
- Ellen Tauscher
- Rush Holt
- H. Saxton
- Tom Lantos
- Fortney Stark
- Steven Rothman
- Barbara Lee
- Barney Frank
- Maurice Hinchey
- Joe Sestak
- Janice Schakowsky
- José Serrano
- Christopher Van Hollen
- Steve Cohen
- James Moran
- Earl Blumenauer
- John Lewis
- Shelley Berkley
- Howard Berman
- Lois Capps
- George Miller
- Subjects
- Animals
- Agriculture
- Government procurement
- Livestock
- Medical care
- Medicine
- Protection of animals
- Public contracts
- Veterinary medicine
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 3/28/2007 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 3/28/2007 3/28/2007 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 3/28/2007 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform 3/28/2007 Referred to House Agriculture 4/16/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. 5/04/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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