119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 13, 2026
H.R. 5020In CommitteeAnimals
Supporting Our Shelters Act
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica (D-TX)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 22, 2025
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Activity timeline
Jan 13
Jan 13
Jan 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Aug 22
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 22
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 22
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Introduced in House
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2026
Jan 13
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
2025
Aug 22
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 22
Introduced in House
Aug 22
Introduced in House
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