S 4205
117th Congress
Senate
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
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-212.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Sep 14, 2022
Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7814)
Sep 14, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.
Sep 14, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on S. 4205 are considered vacated.
Sep 13, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4205.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7758-7759; text: CR H7758-7759)
Sep 13, 2022
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 9, 2022
Held at the desk.
Aug 9, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 6, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4165)
Aug 6, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4165)
Aug 3, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.
Aug 3, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-140.
May 25, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 12, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act
This act 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
Became Public Law No: 117-212.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1