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.
HRES 781 is a symbolic resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to raise public awareness about animal adoption and spaying/neutering. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but encourages nationwide events like adoption drives and educational campaigns to support shelters and reduce pet overpopulation. The resolution directly aims to benefit animal shelters, rescue organizations, and potential adopters by promoting the importance of adopting pets and responsible pet ownership. As a non-binding gesture, it focuses on awareness rather than policy change.
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 30, 2025
Last action Sep 30, 2025
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Sep 30, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
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Donald Norcross
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Raskin
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
Linda T. Sánchez
DDemocratic
Co
Lucy McBath
DDemocratic
Co
Mark DeSaulnier
DDemocratic
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