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Introduced
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/25/2022
05/25/2022
Crossed Over
08/09/2022
08/09/2022
Passed
10/17/2022
10/17/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/17/2022
10/17/2022
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
An Act To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Planning for Animal Wellness Act (PAW Act), requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator to establish a working group to review best practices and federal guidance on emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery as they relate to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals. The working group, which will include representatives from state and local governments, academia, the veterinary field, and nonprofit organizations, will encourage collaborative efforts and determine if the current guidance is sufficient. If it is found to be insufficient, the FEMA Administrator, in consultation with the working group, will publish updated federal guidance within 540 days of the bill's enactment. The working group will terminate 4 years after the bill's enactment, unless the FEMA Administrator determines an extension is appropriate.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 117-212. (on 10/17/2022)
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