Senate Passes Farm Bill Including
Rats, Mice and Birds Provision
May 10, 2002 - Following the House passage of the
Farm Aid Bill conference report (H.R.
2646) last week, the Senate approved the bill May 8 by
a vote of 64-35. The bill is cleared for the president, who
has committed to sign it. The final bill retained the Helms
amendment,
which excludes rats, mice and birds from the definition of
animal under the Animal Welfare Act [see
Washington Highlights, May 3].
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Office of Governmental Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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