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Downed Animal Enforcement Act

Bill Number: S. 2770
Bill Status: Pending
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Stevens (R-AK), Daniel Akaka (D-HI), and Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
Legislature Status: In Session

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system by imposing stricter penalties for the slaughter of nonambulatory livestock and for humane handling violations.

Congress Urged to Pass Bills to Keep Downers Out of Food Supply; Increase Penalties for Inhumane Treatment

Text, Status and Co-sponsors of S. 2770