H.RES. 985In CommitteeANIMALS
Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
Key facts
Introduced: Jan 9, 2026
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 19
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Timeline
- Jan 13, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Jan 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Jan 9, 2026Submitted in House
- Jan 9, 2026Submitted in House
Cosponsors
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] D-IN
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] D-MO
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] D-PA
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] D-OR
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] D-WA
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] D-GA
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] D-IL
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] D-CA
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] D-CA
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] D-DC
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] D-IL
- Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] D-CA
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] D-CA
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] D-FL
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] D-NV
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] D-MI
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] D-VA
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] D-CA
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] D-CA
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