Bill · H.Res. 781· House(119-HRES-781)

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.

Age: 68 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 9/30/2025
Last activity: 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Donald Norcross
Cosponsors: - 21 - 2

Animals

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day." The goal is to create awareness regarding the importance of animal adoption and the necessity of spaying and neutering animals. It aims to encourage more animal adoptions across the United States. The resolution also seeks to address the challenge of pet overpopulation.

Yes

Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Increased awareness of adoption and shelter support can assist urban populations facing pet overcrowding issues.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+1
The resolution notes that supporting access to housing and veterinary care can reduce pet abandonment.