Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 23, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8480
Protect our Pets Act
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What it does
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What just happenedApr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5](D-NJ)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Apr 23, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 23, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House