PAW Act
USA117th CongressHR-7789| House
| Updated: 12/8/2022
Dina Titus
Democratic Representative
Nevada
Cosponsors (4)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act This bill 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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.
Emergency Management
Advisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService animals
PAW Act
USA117th CongressHR-7789| House
| Updated: 12/8/2022
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act This bill 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.
Dina Titus
Democratic Representative
Nevada
Cosponsors (4)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Emergency Management
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService animals