Introduced
March 9, 2026
Mr. Garbarino (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
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.
- (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.