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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 12, 2018
Calls for an end to the dog and cat meat industry and urges all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade.
Affirms the commitment of the United States to the protection of animals around the world.
People & committees
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D–FL
Legislative record
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8153)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8153)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 401.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8153-8155)
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E873)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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