Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jun 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 142, expresses the sense of Congress that a National Pet Week should be established. The resolution outlines several reasons for this, including the companionship pets provide, the importance of responsible pet care and education about kindness to animals, and the contributions of the veterinary medical profession and animal protection organizations.
The resolution affects the people of the United States by encouraging them to observe National Pet Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It recognizes that millions of households in the U.S. have pets and acknowledges the benefits pets offer to individuals, particularly the elderly and children.
Having passed the House of Representatives, the resolution has been received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It is currently awaiting further action by the Senate committee.
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Timeline
26 Jun 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 142 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 142, expresses the sense of Congress that a National Pet Week should be established. The resolution outlines several reasons for this, including the companionship pets provide, the importance of responsible pet care and education about kindness to animals, and the contributions of the veterinary medical profession and animal protection organizations. The resolution affects the people of the United States by encouraging them to observe National Pet Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It recognizes that millions of households in the U.S. have pets and acknowledges the benefits pets offer to individuals, particularly the elderly and children. Having passed the House of Representatives, the resolution has been received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It is currently awaiting further action by the Senate committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 142 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 142. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 142?
- H.Con.Res. 142 was sponsored by Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (R-CT), with 53 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 142?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (26 Jun 2007).
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