Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018
This bill prohibits persons from knowingly slaughtering a dog or cat for human consumption. In addition, the bill prohibits persons from knowingly transporting, possessing, buying, selling, or donating: (1) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption, or (2) dog or cat parts for human consumption.
The bill subjects a violator to a fine.
The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate |
| 2018-09-12 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2018-09-12 | Floor | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8117) | House floor actions |
| 2018-09-12 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6720. | House floor actions |
| 2018-09-12 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8118) | House floor actions |
| 2018-09-12 | Floor | Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2018-09-06 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | House floor actions |
| 2018-09-06 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |