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S.Res. 594 · 114th Congress

A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal…

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A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of and educate individuals on the importance of adoption of animals, to create a humane environment for any pet, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

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1 cosponsor · 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Sep 29, 2016

Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year .

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 29, 2016

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year .

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of and educate individuals on the importance of adoption of animals, to create a humane environment for any pet, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Latest action (Sep 29, 2016): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)

Policy area: Animals · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 29, 2016

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

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Sep 29, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.