residence bans eating of cats, dogs

The govt shuts down at the conclusion of the month, and Democrats and Republicans seem unable to make a deal to retain it open. they're, youngsters, united in making an attempt to cease individuals from ingesting pets.

The condominium handed a invoice Wednesday via voice vote banning the slaughter, transportation, sale and possession of canine and cats for consumption. The "Dog and Cat Meat alternate Prohibition Act of 2018" was sponsored by means of Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan and Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, both of Florida.

Buchanan wrote in his observation in regards to the invoice that forty four states wouldn't have legal guidelines banning consumption of cats and dogs, including that this apply "may still be outlawed absolutely given how beloved these animals are for many americans." California, Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, new york and Virginia are the six states that explicitly ban cat and dog consumption.

"canines and cats give love and companionship to millions of americans and may not be slaughtered and bought as meals," Buchanan observed.

After the bill handed, Hastings launched a press release discussing the importance of the invoice and urging the Senate to take it up.

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