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H.Res. 985: Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also… — Project Euthyna

Federal · 119th Congress

Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.

H.Res. 985·House·Simple resolution

Rep. Jerrold Nadler(Democratic-New York-12)·20 cosponsors

Policy areaAnimals

The Congressional Research Service has not published a summary of this measure.

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Sponsor

Jerrold NadlerDemocraticU.S. Representative · 12th District · New York

Cosponsors20

Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC

André CarsonDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IN

Emanuel CleaverDU.S. Representative · 5th District · MO

Madeleine DeanDU.S. Representative · 4th District · PA

Maxine DexterDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · OR

Pramila JayapalDU.S. Representative · 7th District · WA

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 4th District · GA

Raja KrishnamoorthiDU.S. Representative · 8th District · IL

Ted LieuDU.S. Representative · 36th District · CA

Zoe LofgrenDU.S. Representative · 18th District · CA

Mike QuigleyDU.S. Representative · 5th District · IL

Luz M. RivasDU.S. Representative · 29th District · CA

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Other titles

Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.Official Title as Introduced

Legislative history3

Jan 13, 2026

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Jan 9, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jan 9, 2026

IntroducedSubmitted in House

Documents1

Texts

As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in House·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Jan 9, 2026

Where it stands

In committee

On the floor

Agreed to

Path for a House simple resolution