This legislation, titled the "Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025," aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by significantly expanding the authority of the Attorney General. It clarifies that dealers and exhibitors must possess a valid, unsuspended license to engage in commerce involving animals. The bill also broadens the scope of enforcement actions to explicitly include violations of any rules, standards, or regulations promulgated under the AWA. A key provision grants the Attorney General new powers to bring civil actions in federal court for AWA violations. These actions can seek various forms of relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary or permanent injunctions, license revocation, and substantial civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per day. Furthermore, animals subjected to AWA violations become subject to seizure and forfeiture to the United States, with violators potentially charged for the costs of their care. The bill also amends the AWA to direct that sums collected from penalties or fines for violations be used to cover the reasonable and necessary costs of providing temporary care for seized animals . To facilitate coordinated enforcement, it mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General enter into a memorandum of understanding within 180 days. This agreement will ensure timely information sharing, especially regarding repeat violators who seriously impact animal health or well-being, while preserving the independent enforcement authorities of both agencies.