Animals

This issue area encompasses animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources.

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  • Animal Protection and Human-Animal Relationships

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  • Reptiles

  • Service Animals

  • Veterinary Medicine and Animal Diseases

  • Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Protection

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  • Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program (CRS)

    04/06/23
  • Ejiao and the Donkey Hide Trade (CRS)

    03/03/23
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultation (CRS)

    06/07/23
  • Federal Lands and Related Resources: Overview and Selected Issues for the 118th Congress (CRS)

    02/24/23
  • The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Issues (CRS)

    2/8/23
  • The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (High Seas Treaty) (CRS)

    3/27/2023
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