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RepublicanBill · H.R. 349· House(119-HR-349)

Goldie’s Act

Rep. Malliotakis
Age: 46 years
New York
Introduced
1/13/2025
Last activity
2/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsored by
Nicole Malliotakis
Cosponsors
Republican - 15Democrat - 86
Animals
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is cited as Goldie's Act and aims to increase enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. It clearly defines what a violation is and requires the Secretary to make inspections and investigations of facilities at least once each year. The legislation directs inspectors to promptly confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal found suffering physical or psychological harm due to a failure to comply with the rules. It also requires the Secretary to share violation records with State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials within 24 hours. Additionally, the bill updates civil penalties, fines, and hearing requirements for violators.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    Requires the USDA to share violation records with local law enforcement within 24 hours.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    Expands the USDA's enforcement authority and mandates more frequent federal inspections.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-6

    Creates significant financial risk for owners of research facilities, dealerships, and exhibitors via strict penalties.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-4

    Increases financial risk for small animal-related businesses through higher civil penalties.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-2

    Potentially impacts those operating animal dealerships or livestock sales through stricter enforcement.