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HRES 781 · in committee · symbolic

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.

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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.

What this bill does

  • This resolution designates October 1, 2025, as National Animal Rescue Day to raise awareness about animal adoption and rescue programs.
  • The designation affects animal shelters, rescue organizations, and pet owners across the United States.
  • The resolution is symbolic and carries no direct fiscal cost or enforcement mechanism.

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  1. 01

    How might a federally designated National Animal Rescue Day affect adoption rates and funding for local animal shelters and rescue organizations?

  2. 02

    What evidence supports the idea that a single designated day would meaningfully increase public education about spaying, neutering, and pet adoption?

  3. 03

    Should Congress allocate resources toward symbolic designations like this one, or focus legislative time on other animal welfare issues?

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Sponsor · D-NJ-1

Donald Norcross

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-09-30 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. 2025-09-30 · IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

  3. 2025-09-30 · IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

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