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H.Res. 133House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Sponsored by Roger WilliamsRep. Roger Williams (R-TX)
Introduced February 16, 2017

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The resolution asks Congress to recognize April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the entire month of April as National Pet Adoption Month. It urges the President to issue a proclamation and encourages Americans to adopt pets from shelters and rescues.

Key Provisions

  • The House of Representatives supports designating April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and April as National Pet Adoption Month.
  • It requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the public to observe the day and month with appropriate activities.
  • It encourages people across the United States to adopt pets from local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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February 16, 2017

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

February 16, 2017

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Roger Williams
Rep. Roger WilliamsR-TX-25 · Apr 4, 2017

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to talk about H. Res. 133, a bill I introduced with my friend and Texas colleague, Congressman Marc Veasey. This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 11…

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 16, 2017

IV

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 133

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 16, 2017

Mr. Williams (for himself, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Farenthold, Mr. Jones, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Titus, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Roskam, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Faso) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Whereas April 11 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Pet Adoption Day; and

Whereas the month of April would be an appropriate month to designate as National Pet Adoption Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports the designation of National Pet Adoption Day and National Pet Adoption Month to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens;

(2)

requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Pet Adoption Day and National Pet Adoption Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and

(3)

encourages the people of the United States to adopt pets from local animal shelters and rescues.