H.R. 6693 — To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the protection of birds, rats, and mice, and for other purposes.

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Includes within the definition of an "animal" for purposes of the Animal Welfare Act a bird, rat of the genus Rattus, or mouse of the genus Mus that is being used, or is intended for use, as a pet or for research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes.

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2012-12-20
Introduced in House
2012-12-20
Introduced in House
2012-12-20
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the protection of birds, rats, and mice, and for other purposes.

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