Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act

This bill changes the federal Animal Welfare Act's rules for licensing animal dealers and exhibitors. Licenses would last no more than one year, applicants would have to list all their animals, and the Secretary of Agriculture could not license anyone found to have violated animal-related laws. License renewals would require passing an unannounced annual inspection, and violations that risk animal welfare would lead to a temporary suspension of up to 21 days and possible permanent revocation. The bill also sets minimum veterinary care standards and requires the Department of Agriculture to publish inspection reports, enforcement records, and animal inventories online without redaction.

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Sponsors

• Raja Krishnamoorthi Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors