Bills · HRES 781
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 781Animals
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.
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
23
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because millions of cats and dogs enter shelters each year, and hundreds of thousands of healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized due to overcrowding. By supporting a "National Animal Rescue Day," Congress aims to bring national attention to this crisis, encouraging more people to adopt pets and understand the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation.
If this resolution passes, it could generate more media coverage, public events, and discussions around animal rescue, potentially leading to increased adoptions and support for struggling shelters. If it does not pass, there would be no formal congressional backing for such a national day, potentially resulting in less coordinated public awareness efforts on these critical animal welfare issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives expresses its support for designating October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day."
This provision is the core purpose of the resolution, formally stating congressional backing for a day dedicated to animal rescue.
PROVISION 02
The resolution aims to create awareness about the importance of animal adoption.
This provision highlights one of the primary goals: encouraging the public to choose adoption for pets in need.
PROVISION 03
The resolution seeks to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals.
This provision addresses the root cause of pet overpopulation by promoting responsible pet ownership practices.
PROVISION 04
The resolution encourages animal adoptions throughout the United States.
This provision emphasizes the national scope of the problem and the desired outcome of finding homes for more animals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 23
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 17%
DEM 21 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Submitted in House
SEP 30
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 781
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House Res.HRES 781Animals
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.
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
23
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
