Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act
Latest action. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (continuing resolutionA stopgap law funding the government at existing levels when the annual appropriations bills are not done by October 1.Read the full definition (opens a new tab) H5940-5941)
Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act - Prohibits the federal government from purchasing any product derived from a covered animal used or intended for use as food or fiber or to produce food or fiber unless the animal is raised with: (1) adequate shelter which allows the animal to stand, lie down, walk, and turn around completely and fully extend all limbs or wings without touching any part of an enclosure; (2) daily access to adequate food and water; and (3) adequate veterinary care.
States that this Act shall not apply to a covered animal: (1) during lawful transport; (2) in lawful rodeo exhibitions, state or county fair exhibitions, or other similar exhibitions; (3) in lawful scientific or agricultural research; or (4) undergoing veterinary care.
Defines "covered animal" as any non-aquatic farm animal, including a pig, head of cattle, chicken, turkey, duck, goose, goat, horse, mule, sheep, rabbit, ostrich, emu, or rhea.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Introduced in House" stage on June 8, 2006. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5940-5941)
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CHRISTOPHER SHAYS (R-CT) introduced it on June 8, 2006, and 15 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 11 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 independent.
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It was introduced on June 8, 2006, 7399 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 7351 days ago, on July 26, 2006.
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Vote history
- HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5940-5941)
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action