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
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Dec 8, 2022
House · Reported by committee
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.
Jun 15, 2022
House · Reported by committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
House · Reported by committee
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
May 17, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 16, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 16, 2022
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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