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H.R.5229
Title: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.
Sponsor: Rep English, Phil [PA-3] (introduced 4/27/2006)      Cosponsors (61)
Latest Major Action: 4/27/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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SUMMARY AS OF:
4/27/2006--Introduced.

Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to list permissible sources of dogs and cats used by research facilities to include dogs and cats obtained: (1) from a licensed dealer; (2) from a publicly owned and operated pound or shelter that meets specified requirements; (3) by donation from a person who bred and raised the dog or cat and owned it for not less than one year; or (4) from a research facility licensed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Sets forth additional monetary penalties for related violations.

Revises provisions to prohibit federal facilities from purchasing or otherwise acquiring dogs or cats for exhibition purposes except from: (1) the operator of an auction that comports with legal requirements; or (2) a person holding a valid dealer or exhibitor license.

Revises provisions to prohibit dealers from selling or otherwise providing a research facility with random source dogs or cats unless specified certification requirements are met.


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ALL ACTIONS:
4/27/2006:
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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