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H.R. 7789 117th Congress House

PAW Act

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animal… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 16, 2022 Introduced by: Dina Titus Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
Emergency Management Advisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2022
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jun 15, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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
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 Latest action December 8, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 1
Graves, Garret
· Jun 15, 2022
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 31, 2022
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 24, 2022
DEFAZIO, PETER
· May 16, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7789: PAW Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7789/
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"H.R. 7789: PAW Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7789/.
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H.R. 7789, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7789/.
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