Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act

To codify the USDA ban on the slaughter of downed cattle and strengthen it to cover other species, as well as downed calves, and ensure immediate humane euthanasia and application to livestock auctions and markets.

Our Position:

Support

Bill Number:

H.R.3704

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY)

Bill Status:

12/16/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Legislature Status:

In Session