HRES 985
In committee
Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
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Latest action, 13-JAN-2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Policy areaAnimals
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20 Democrats
- André Carson
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Madeleine Dean
- Maxine Dexter
- Pramila Jayapal
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Ted Lieu
- Zoe Lofgren
- Dave Min
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Mike Quigley
- Luz M. Rivas
- Brad Sherman
- Lateefah Simon
- Darren Soto
- Dina Titus
- Rashida Tlaib
- Eugene Simon Vindman