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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 781

Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

National Animal Rescue Day

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution introduced just one day before the proposed date. While it has support from both parties, these ceremonial measures often do not get a formal vote.

Key Points

  • This resolution asks the House of Representatives to recognize October 1, 2025, as National Animal Rescue Day. It aims to bring attention to the millions of animals that enter shelters each year and the need to find them permanent homes.
  • The proposal encourages families to adopt rescue animals and highlights the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent shelter overcrowding. It also notes that many local shelters need basic supplies like food, blankets, and medicine.
  • By creating this national day, lawmakers hope to increase donations to animal rescues and encourage community events like adoption festivals. The goal is to reduce the number of healthy pets that are put down because shelters are too full.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
Sep 30, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sep 30, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Bill NumberHRES 781
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Cosponsors

(23)
D: 21R: 2

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