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Neutral Bill Feb 26, 2026

Goldie’s Act

Goldie's ActThis bill expands enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to document and record detailed descriptions of violations of the act observed during inspections and investigations. USDA must provide a copy of all records documenting violations to state, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials within 24 hours of such inspections or investigations.Inspections must be held at least once a year of each research facility, the premises of each animal dealer, and each exhibitor of animals. If violations are found during inspections, then USDA must conduct any necessary follow-up inspections until all the violations are corrected. Inspectors must confiscate or destroy in a humane manner animals found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with the AWA.Violators are subject to civil penalties as outlined in the bill.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/349
André Carson U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez U.S. Representative Cosponsor Jim Baird U.S. Representative Maria Salazar U.S. Representative Cosponsor Alma Adams U.S. Representative Cosponsor Mark Pocan U.S. Representative Cosponsor Ryan Mackenzie U.S. Representative Cosponsor Lloyd Doggett U.S. Representative Cosponsor Dan Goldman U.S. Representative Cosponsor Jimmy Panetta U.S. Representative Cosponsor Chris Deluzio U.S. Representative Cosponsor David Valadao U.S. Representative Cosponsor William Keating U.S. Representative Cosponsor Yvette Clarke U.S. Representative Cosponsor Marilyn Strickland U.S. Representative Cosponsor Juan Vargas U.S. Representative Cosponsor James Walkinshaw U.S. Representative Cosponsor Henry Johnson U.S. Representative Cosponsor John Mannion U.S. Representative Cosponsor Sarah McBride U.S. Representative Cosponsor
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