[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1649 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1649

   Expressing support for the designation of the first full week of 
       November as ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 5, 2026

 Mr. Morelle submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                      the Committee on Agriculture

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for the designation of the first full week of 
       November as ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week''.

Whereas ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week'' is observed annually 
        during the first full week of November to recognize the important 
        contributions of animal shelters and the people who support them;
Whereas animal shelters serve as critical community resources, providing refuge, 
        humane care, and protection for lost, abandoned, neglected, and 
        surrendered animals;
Whereas dedicated shelter employees, veterinary professionals, behavioral 
        specialists, and animal care and control personnel work to protect the 
        health, safety, and well-being of animals in need;
Whereas volunteers, foster families, animal rescue organizations, and community 
        members generously contribute their time and resources to support animal 
        shelters and the animals in their care;
Whereas many animal shelters offer community programs, including veterinary 
        services, vaccinations, spay-and-neuter, pet food assistance, and 
        educational initiatives that promote responsible pet ownership;
Whereas these programs help families keep their pets during periods of hardship 
        and preserve the human-animal bond;
Whereas animal shelters reunite lost pets with their families and provide 
        animals with a second chance at life through adoption and foster care 
        programs;
Whereas community adoption events bring together animal shelters, volunteers, 
        local organizations, and prospective adopters to raise awareness of pets 
        in need and match companion animals with new families; and
Whereas animal shelters and their community partners play important roles in 
        protecting animals affected by cruelty, neglect, natural disasters, and 
        other emergencies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Animal Shelter 
        Appreciation Week'';
            (2) recognizes and commends animal shelter employees, 
        volunteers, foster caregivers, rescue organizations, and 
        community partners for their dedication to the health and well-
        being of pets;
            (3) recognizes the important role of animal shelters in 
        strengthening communities, supporting the human-animal bond, 
        and helping animals find safe and permanent homes;
            (4) encourages individuals and communities to support their 
        local animal shelters through adoption, fostering, 
        volunteering, participation in adoption events, and charitable 
        contributions; and
            (5) encourages continued public awareness of and support 
        for animal shelters and the essential services they provide to 
        animals, families, and communities across the United States.
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