H.R.661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act Sponsor: Gary Ackerman / 110th Congress

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Title
110th Congress - To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
Authorizes the humane euthanasia of livestock that is nonambulatory (unable to walk). The bill also authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to set forth regulations regarding the humane treatment of nonambulatory livestock. The bill includes definitions of the terms "humanely euthanize" and "nonambulatory livestock". (by MAPLight.org)
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The bill has been introduced.

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