Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create…

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Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness, educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

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Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 12, 2011

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness, educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Latest action (Apr 12, 2011): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Policy area: Animals · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 12, 2011

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.