H.R. 1421 — Downed Animal Protection Act

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Downed Animal Protection Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to make it unlawful for any stockyard owner, market agency, or dealer to buy, sell, give, receive, transfer, market, hold, or drag any nonambulatory livestock unless such livestock has been humanely euthanized. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations.

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2001-04-04
Introduced in House
2001-04-04
Introduced in House
2001-04-04
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2001-04-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Downed Animal Protection Act

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