Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Bill: 114-hres-838
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2016-07-14
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships

Commemorative events and holidays
Latest action: action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-07-14
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Supports the designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 838 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2016 Mr. Williams submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Whereas April 11 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Pet Adoption Day ; and Whereas the month of April would be an appropriate month to designate as National Pet Adoption Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Pet Adoption Day and National Pet Adoption Month to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens; (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Pet Adoption Day and National Pet Adoption Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to adopt pets from local animal shelters and rescues.