USDA would have to inspect covered animal businesses every year and keep coming back until problems are fixed. Inspectors would also have to quickly remove suffering animals in some cases, and fines could add up faster.
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Goldie’s Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Latest action on H.R. 349: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects animal businesses and facilities already regulated under the Animal Welfare Act. The biggest impact would fall on breeders and dealers, exhibitors such as zoos or traveling animal shows, and research facilities, because USDA would have to inspect them every year and revisit them after violations. It also matters for carriers and auction operators, whose animals and records could face more enforcement. Local animal control, police, and USDA staff would also take on more work because records would have to be shared quickly and enforcement steps would happen on tighter timelines.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could make animal welfare rules mean more in day-to-day practice, not just on paper. Required yearly inspections and repeat visits could uncover more problems and push businesses to fix them faster. Quick confiscation rules could get suffering animals out of bad conditions sooner, although the exact results would depend on how USDA applies those rules. At the same time, stricter penalties and faster enforcement could raise costs, legal pressure, and workload for businesses and government agencies.
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Officially: Goldie’s Act
USDA would have to inspect covered animal businesses every year and keep coming back until problems are fixed. Inspectors would also have to quickly remove suffering animals in some cases, and fines could add up faster.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Livestock
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (2/14/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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