HB5650: The Senator Jose ‘Pedo’ Terlaje HITA Act The Senator Jose ‘Pedo’ Terlaje Honoring Indigenous Traditions and Attributes Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to repeal the extension of the prohibition on animal fighting to the territories.
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This bill would change the Animal Welfare Act, which is a federal law protecting animals from cruel treatment. Specifically, it would remove rules that banned animal fighting in US territories like Guam and Puerto Rico. The bill was introduced by representatives from these territories. Currently, the bill is in the introduction stage and has not moved to yet.
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HB5650: The Senator Jose ‘Pedo’ Terlaje HITA Act The Senator Jose ‘Pedo’ Terlaje Honori…