HR 9571
CARE Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the CARE Act, amends the Animal Welfare Act to broaden the definition of ‘animal’ to include cold-blooded species like reptiles and fish. Currently, the Act primarily focused on warm-blooded animals. The bill expands the scope of the Act to cover these previously excluded species for purposes such as research, exhibition, and potentially as pets. It also clarifies certain exclusions, particularly regarding research animals and farmed animals.
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