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US HR3112
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025
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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Animal Welfare Act to expand and improve the enforcement capabilities of the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025, aims to strengthen animal welfare enforcement by making several key changes to the existing Animal Welfare Act. The bill expands the Attorney General's authority to bring civil actions against individuals who violate animal welfare regulations, allowing for injunctions, license revocations, and civil penalties up to $10,000 per day per violation. It introduces provisions for seizing and forfeiting animals subjected to violations, and gives federal courts and magistrate judges the power to issue warrants for enforcement. The bill also modifies existing definitions, requires dealers and exhibitors to maintain valid licenses for animal-related commerce, and mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture create a memorandum of understanding with the Attorney General within 180 days to share information about repeat violators. Additionally, the bill clarifies that penalties collected can be used to cover temporary animal care costs during legal proceedings and ensures that if any part of the Act is found invalid, the remainder will remain in effect. The legislation is designed to improve collaboration, accountability, and regulatory enforcement in animal welfare protection.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (58)
Nicole Malliotakis (R)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Mike Carey (R),
Troy Carter (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Mike Levin (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Richard Neal (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
David Schweikert (R),
David Scott (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3112/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3112/BILLS-119hr3112ih.pdf |
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