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Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.

Introduced
Jan 9, 2026
Cosponsors
19
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

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.

Sponsored By

Jerrold Nadler
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 9, 2026
  2. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    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

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
20backers
  • Democratic20
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (19)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Livestock
IntroducedJan 9, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.