S 2555
118th Congress
Senate
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:
Blumenthal, Richard
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Committees of jurisdiction
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