What does Preamble of Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Animal Welfare Act. The proposed amendment would include cold-blooded species within the definition of 'animals' under the Act. The bill's stated purpose is 'to amend the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded species as animals, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act.

What does INCLUDING REPTILES AND FISH AS ANIMALS UNDER ANIMAL WELFARE of Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act do?

This section amends Section 2(g) of the Animal Welfare Act. The definition of 'animal' now includes live or dead warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals. Cold-blooded animals specifically include reptiles, amphibians, cephalopods, and fish. The term 'animal' also encompasses animals used or intended for research, testing, experimentation, exhibition, or as pets, as determined by the Secretary. Certain animals are excluded from the definition of 'animal', including birds, rats of the genus Rattus, and mice of the genus Mus bred for research. Horses not used for research and farmed animals used for food or fiber are also excluded. Farmed animals used to improve animal nutrition, breeding, or production efficiency are excluded. The term 'dog' includes all dogs, including those used for hunting, security, or breeding purposes.

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Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act

Last updated: 4/21/2025 · Introduced: 4/21/2025

Author: Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to expand the definition of 'animal' to include cold-blooded species like reptiles, amphibians, cephalopods, and fish.
The updated definition of 'animal' now encompasses those used for research, testing, experimentation, exhibition, or as pets, as determined by the Secretary.
Certain animals, including birds, rats, mice bred for research, and farmed animals used for food or fiber, remain excluded from the expanded definition of 'animal'.

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