H.Res. 761 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs.

112^th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Aug 02, 2012 (Introduced).

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HRES 761 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 761

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 2, 2012

Mr. BARLETTA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs.

Whereas approximately 4 million animals are euthanized in the United States each year;

Whereas approximately 3 percent of all cats and dogs in the United States are gassed each year;

Whereas States permit local officials to gas stray cats and dogs;

Whereas many cats and dogs run away from their owners each year; and

Whereas many stray cats and dogs with owners are among those gassed each year: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses its dissatisfaction that the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs with owners continues in the United States in the 21st century.