[ SHOWGSD-L ] legislation today...
- From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <GSDCALegislative@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:38:04 -0500
US Senate Passes 2007 Farm Bill
[Monday, December 17, 2007]
Late Friday the US Senate passed their version of the 2007 Farm Bill.
Below is a summary of provisions affecting dogs.
Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) has announced that his amendment to
the Senate Farm Bill to protect the health of puppies imported into
the United States has been accepted. The measure will require that any
puppy brought in to the US have all vaccinations and be in good health
as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. Imports of puppies for
resale under the age of 6 months are prohibited.
This amendment will NOT negatively impact fanciers and responsible dog
breeders who import an animal for use in their own breeding programs
or as a pet.
Senator John Kerry (D-MA) authored amendments that will strengthen the
existing laws on dog fighting, making it easier to prosecute those who
would abuse our canine companions.
Federal law already prohibits dog fighting ventures and the Farm Bill
amendment would expand and strengthen the current prohibition to
include those who knowingly "sponsor" or "attend" a dog fighting
venture. Additionally, it would make it unlawful to buy, sell,
possess, train or transport any dog or other animal for the purpose of
having the animal participate in an animal fighting venture. The
amendment defines a "dog fighting venture" as an event that involves a
fight between at least 2 animals, including at least one dog, which is
conducted for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment.
Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) sponsored an amendment that will ensure
that all dogs and cats sold to research facilities are obtained
through legal means. The measure will require that Class B dealers,
those who sell animals to research facilities, be licensed and provide
documentation on the source of the animals.
The 2007 Farm Bill will now proceed to a conference committee in
January. Because the House version of the bill did not include any of
the above amendments, they will all be re-examined by the conferees.
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