H.Res. 63: Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as “National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow’s Day” to create awareness, educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Introduced:
Feb 12, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert “Rob” Andrews [D-NJ1]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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Progress
Introduced Feb 12, 2013
Referred to Committee Feb 12, 2013
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Agreed To (Simple Resolution) ...
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0% chance of getting past committee.
0% chance of being agreed to.

Only 27% of House simple resolutions made it past committee and only 26% were agreed to in 2011–2013. [show factors | methodology]

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21 cosponsors (17D, 4R) (show)
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House Oversight and Government Reform

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Last updated Feb 12, 2013.
3 pages

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2/12/2013--Introduced.
Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day/Winslow's Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.

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