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US HR1110

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garbarino

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • House Resolution encourages Japan to enact a nationwide ban on slaughtering dogs and cats for human consumption

  • Affirms shared values between the U.S. and Japan regarding protection of companion and service animals, urging continued bilateral cooperation on animal welfare initiatives

  • Notes the U.S. banned dog and cat slaughter for consumption under Section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2160), and that South Korea, Taiwan, and major Asian cities have similar bans

  • Condemns the killing and trafficking of millions of dogs and cats for meat as cruel and inhumane

  • Commends civil society organizations including the World Dog Alliance for advocacy efforts to end dog and cat meat consumption worldwide

Legislative Description

Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs3/9/2026

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