# 119-hres-1110: Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.

119-hres-1110, Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1110
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**A nationwide ban on the slaughter and sale of dogs and cats for human consumption in Japan.** This resolution would encourage Japan to enact such a ban and frames the issue as part of shared democratic values and animal welfare between the United States and Japan. - Families and pet owners: It affirms protection for companion and service animals and labels the practice as conflicting with shared moral and cultural values. - U.S.-Japan cooperation: It urges continued bilateral work on animal rights and welfare initiatives and promotes the issue as a diplomatic priority. - Japanese public and lawmakers: It points to growing domestic support in Japan and encourages national legislation to ban the practice. - Animal welfare groups and advocates: It condemns the killing and trafficking of dogs and cats for meat and commends civil society organizations, including the World Dog Alliance, for their advocacy.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-hres-1641: Honoring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation of July as "Indian American Heritage Month".
- 119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025
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## Sources
- [119-hres-1110 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1110)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1110 (as of 2026-09-21).