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.
Shown here: Introduced in House (2026-03-09)
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.
That the House of Representatives—
(1) encourages Japan to enact a nationwide ban on the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption;
(2) affirms the shared values between the United States and Japan regarding the protection of animals, particularly those considered companion animals and service animals;
(3) urges continued bilateral cooperation between the United States and Japan on animal rights and animal welfare initiatives;
(4) does not seek to interfere with or limit religious or cultural practices protected under domestic or international law;
(5) condemns the cruel and inhumane practice of killing and trafficking millions of dogs and cats for meat, which has no place in the 21st century; and
(6) commends the efforts of civil society organizations, including the World Dog Alliance, for their advocacy to end the human consumption of dog and cat meat worldwide.