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H.R. 349 · 119th Congress — Goldie’s Act

Goldie's Act This bill expands enforcement parts under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to document and record detailed descriptions of violations of the act observed during…

Congress
119
Bill
HR 349
Status
Introduced
Introduced
2025-01-13
Latest action date
2025-02-14

Record overview

Goldie's Act This bill expands enforcement parts under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to document and record detailed descriptions of violations of the act observed during inspections and investigations. USDA must provide a copy of all records documenting violations to state, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials within 24 hours of such inspections or investigations. Inspections must be held at least once a year of each research facility, the premises of each animal dealer, and each exhibitor of animals.

The recorded stage is committee referral: the named committee or committees consider the parts within their jurisdiction. Referral alone does not mean the measure has passed Congress or become law.

Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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Stored record updated: 2026-09-16. This is separate from the action date and does not establish enactment.

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