PAW Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 16, 2022
Last action Dec 8, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Dec 8, 2022
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.
lower
Jun 15, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Jun 15, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
lower
May 17, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
May 16, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
May 16, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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