Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.

This resolution states the House of Representatives' disapproval of slaughtering dogs and cats for people to eat. It encourages Japan to pass a nationwide ban on this practice and calls for continued U.S.-Japan cooperation on animal welfare. It states that it does not seek to interfere with religious or cultural practices protected by law. It also condemns the killing and trafficking of dogs and cats for meat and praises civil society groups, including the World Dog Alliance, that work to end the eating of dog and cat meat. As a resolution, it does not create any new law.

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Sponsors

• Andrew R. Garbarino Republican sponsor
• 9 cosponsors