Sponsors (5)
The resolution symbolically reinforces U.S. opposition to dog and cat slaughter and promotes U.S.–Japan cooperation on animal welfare, but it is largely declaratory and risks raising expectations without funding and creating diplomatic sensitivities in Asia.
Local and state governments: reaffirms the existing U.S. ban on slaughter of dogs and cats, clarifying enforcement and public messaging domestically.
State and local governments: a U.S.–Japan shared values statement could strengthen diplomatic ties and cooperation on animal welfare between the two countries.
Taxpayers: expressing moral positions in a preamble may raise public expectations for future policy or funding without providing resources or enforcement details.
State and local governments: the preamble could be perceived as cultural criticism of other countries in Asia, potentially complicating diplomatic or trade discussions.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Formally expresses that slaughter and trade of dogs and cats for human consumption are inconsistent with shared U.S.–Japan values and notes international and Japanese trends toward bans.
Introduced March 9, 2026 by Andrew R. Garbarino · Last progress March 9, 2026
Expresses the sense of Congress that the slaughter and trade of dogs and cats for human consumption is inconsistent with shared U.S.–Japan moral and cultural values and notes global and Japanese trends toward banning or restricting dog and cat meat. It cites the U.S. ban enacted in the 2018 Farm Bill, examples of Asian jurisdictions that have enacted bans, and growing animal welfare sentiment in Japan. This measure is a non-binding statement of findings and purposes; it does not create new legal requirements, authorize spending, or change U.S. law beyond restating existing positions and observations.