HR 5041
118th Congress
House
Animals
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
Introduced: July 27, 2023
Introduced by:
Reschenthaler, Guy
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jul 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023 or the Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
This bill modifies enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act, including by allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring civil actions against violators of the act for appropriate relief, such as removing animals, revoking violators' licenses, or issuing civil penalties. DOJ must use the penalties to pay for the temporary care for animals pending the disposition of civil or criminal proceedings that allege violations of the act with respect to such animals.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Committees of jurisdiction
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