Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
Bill Summary
Opposes the use of declawing as an elective surgery for cats, also known as onychectomy. Requires no actual law change, but expresses the House's disapproval of the practice.
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- Jan 9, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This resolution affects cat owners and veterinarians by discouraging them from performing declawing surgeries for non-medical reasons, potentially changing the standard of care for domestic cats.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic20
Documents
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Cosponsors (19)
- André CarsonDemocrat · IN
- Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · MO
- Madeleine DeanDemocrat · PA
- Maxine DexterDemocrat · OR
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- Pramila JayapalDemocrat · WA
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.Democrat · GA
- Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · IL
- Ted LieuDemocrat · CA
- Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · CA
- Eleanor Holmes NortonDemocrat · DC
- Mike QuigleyDemocrat · IL
- Luz M. RivasDemocrat · CA
- Lateefah SimonDemocrat · CA
- Darren SotoDemocrat · FL
- Dina TitusDemocrat · NV
- Rashida TlaibDemocrat · MI
- Eugene Simon VindmanDemocrat · VA
- Brad ShermanDemocrat · CA
- Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · CA
Bill Details
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