H.Res. 736 (112th): Expressing opposition to the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, or other gases to euthanize shelter animals and support for State laws that require the use of the more humane euthanasia by injection method.

Introduced:
Jul 19, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. James “Jim” Moran Jr. [D-VA8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 208 on May 08, 2013. See H.Res. 208 for current action on this subject.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on July 19, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 19, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 19, 2012
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (8D) (show)
Committees

House Agriculture

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Last updated Jul 19, 2012.
3 pages

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7/19/2012--Introduced.
Expresses: (1) disapproval of the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals, and (2) support for the enactment of state laws requiring the use of euthanasia by injection with sodium pentobarbital as the standard method of euthanasia for all animal shelters. Encourages states to allow licensed shelters to purchase necessary euthanasia drugs, subject to appropriate training and certification.

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