HRES 781 119th Congress House In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, 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.

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · Sep 30, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This resolution supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Independent · NJ
Cosponsors (23)
Rep. BishopRep. CohenRep. CostaRep. DelBeneRep. EvansRep. FitzpatrickRep. GottheimerRep. KrishnamoorthiRep. LieuRep. Lynch+13 more

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