HR 7789
117th Congress
House
Emergency Management
Advisory bodies
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Emergency planning and evacuation
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Service animals
PAW Act
Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Dec 8, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.
Jun 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 15, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 16, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 16, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Committees of jurisdiction
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