H.Res. 781 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sep 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates National Animal Rescue Day
This resolution supports making October 1, 2025, a National Animal Rescue Day. The goal is to raise awareness about animal rescue programs and the importance of spaying and neutering pets to address pet overpopulation.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation with no direct legal effect on your daily life. It's meant to encourage people interested in animals to think about adoption and pet responsibility, but it doesn't change any laws or requirements.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 30, 2025)
This resolution supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 781
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
Sponsor: Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1) · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Animals · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 30, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”