H.R. 7789 · 117th Congress · House

PAW Act

Active· Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Introduced
May 16, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

00May 16, 2022

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 08, 2022•Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.

    117Yea
    611Nay
    0NV
  2. DEC 08, 2022•Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.

    117Yea
    611Nay
    0NV
  3. DEC 08, 2022•Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.

  4. JUN 15, 2022•Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

  5. JUN 15, 2022•Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. JUN 15, 2022•Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  7. MAY 17, 2022•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  8. MAY 16, 2022•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  9. MAY 16, 2022•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. MAY 16, 2022•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

5

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Dec 8, 2022

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jun 15, 2022

Active

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 15, 2022

Active

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

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Referred: May 17, 2022

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: May 16, 2022

Active