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Animal Welfare Act

A federal law that sets minimum standards of care for certain animals bred for commercial sale, exhibited to the public, used in research, or transported commercially. This bill would amend it.

Federal research facility

A laboratory or institution operated by a department or agency of the United States government where animals are used for scientific testing or experiments.

Animal rescue organization

A non-profit group that takes in unwanted or abandoned animals and tries to find them new permanent homes.

Animal sanctuary

A non-profit refuge where animals receive lifelong care, are not publicly exhibited or bred, and are not used for commercial purposes or most types of research.

Suitable for retirement

An animal that has been checked by a veterinarian and found to be healthy, both mentally and physically, and therefore able to be placed in a new home or sanctuary.

Covered animal

An animal that is unwanted, abandoned, or needs a new home, but specifically excludes common rats and mice.

Promulgate regulations

To officially announce or put into effect new rules or laws, usually after a public review process.