Proposal:KITTEN Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 708
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2019 or the KITTEN Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from using cats in experiments that may cause pain or stress, unless the pain or stress is a result of a physical exam or training program.

Bill Title

KITTEN Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
• 2019-03-07: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.