Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
HRES 751 is a non-binding resolution designating October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to raise public awareness about animal adoption and spaying/neutering. It directly supports animal shelters, rescue organizations, and the public by encouraging adoption events, educational activities, and charitable support on that date. The resolution aims to reduce shelter overcrowding and euthanasia rates by promoting adoption and responsible pet ownership through nationwide observance. It does not create new laws or funding but expresses congressional support for existing animal rescue efforts.
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Introduced Sep 29, 2023
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Sep 29, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Sep 29, 2023
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Donald Norcross
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Donald M. Payne, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Jamie Raskin
DDemocratic
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Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
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