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Bill Status: Pending |
 | Animal Cruelty-Domestic Violence Resolution
Bill Number: H. Res. 1046
HSUS Position: Support
Legislature Status: In Session
Expressing support for the designation of September 2008 as "National Link Awareness Month" to recognize the link between animal cruelty and other forms of societal violence. |
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Bill Status: Signed into Law |
| Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
Bill Number: H.R. 137 & S. 261
HSUS Position: Support
Legislature Status: In Session
To upgrade current penalties by authorizing felony-level jail time (up to three years) for violations of the federal animal fighting law, and to prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of cockfighting weapons.
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Bill Status: Passed Senate |
| Dogfighting
Bill Number: S. 1880 & H.R. 3219 & H.R. 3327
HSUS Position: Support
Legislature Status: In Session
To strengthen the federal penalties against dogfighting, and make it a felony to engage in dogfighting, possess dogs for fighting or be a spectator at a dogfight.
Update: Great news! Key elements of this legislation were included in the final Farm Bill! Click here to read more.
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