PAW Act became law 158 days after introduction, with cosponsors, all Republicans
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 96 words.
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act This act directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group relating to best practices and federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters. Specifically, the working group shall (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and federal guidance on sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of such pets and animals.
- Committees
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- Emergency Management: 54 of 1,024 bills became law, 113th–118th (5.3%)
- Sponsor
- 49 of 496 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 686 words
- Subjects
- Advisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations +1 more
- Latest action
- Oct 17, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-212.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 117th H.R. 7789 PAW Act D · Reported
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 117th H.Res. 1339 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, D · Agreed to