H.R. 6693 · 112th Congress
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the protection of birds, rats, and mice, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Gerald Connolly
- Introduced
- 2012-12-20
- Latest action
- 2012-12-20 · Introduced in House
Summary
Includes within the definition of an "animal" for purposes of the Animal Welfare Act a bird, rat of the genus Rattus, or mouse of the genus Mus that is being used, or is intended for use, as a pet or for research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes.