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HR2976Referred to Committee

Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-21
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
Democrat · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (641 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001143

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2025-04-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on AgricultureReferred To · 2025-04-21

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish new standards and regulations for how cold-blooded animals like reptiles and amphibians are cared for, bred, and displayed in zoos, research facilities, and other public exhibitions. It would affect zoos, pet breeders, research institutions, and anyone else who keeps these animals, requiring them to meet specific housing, temperature, and care requirements. The bill aims to improve animal welfare while allowing legitimate research and educational programs to continue operating.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Animals
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