HB3709: Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements to support the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of animal shelters or similar establishments, and for other purposes.
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HB3709: Keeping Pets and Families Together Act
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Sponsors
Ted Lieu
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Rashida Tlaib
Jared Moskowitz
Jill Tokuda
Wiley Nickel
Josh Gottheimer