Akaka Introduces Pet Theft
Bill
May 7, 2004 - Senator Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) April
26 introduced the "Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2004,"
S.
2346. This measure is very similar to bills introduced
by Sen. Akaka in 2001, 1999 and 1996. The bill is designed
to ensure all dogs and cats used by research facilities are
obtained legally. S. 2346 currently has no co-sponsors and
has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry.
The bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to specify from whom
a research facility may obtain a dog or cat for research or
educational purposes. Included are requirements that all shelters
donating animals must be registered with the U.S. Department
of Agriculture and all dealers must have bred and raised the
animals themselves. Anyone violating the law will be fined
$1,000 for each violation.
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Government Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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