S. 4205 · 117th Congress · Senate

PAW Act

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-212.
Introduced
May 12, 22
Passed Senate
Aug 6, 22
Passed House
Sep 14, 22
Sent to President
Oct 17, 22
Signed into Law
Oct 17, 22

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

53Sep 14, 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.

55Aug 6, 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.

25Aug 3, 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.

00May 12, 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. OCT 17, 2022President

    Presented to President.

  2. OCT 17, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  3. OCT 17, 2022BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  4. OCT 17, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  5. OCT 17, 2022BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-212.

    117Yea
    212Nay
    0NV
  6. OCT 17, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-212.

    117Yea
    212Nay
    0NV
  7. SEP 14, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1339, proceedings on S. 4205 are considered vacated.

  8. SEP 14, 2022Floor

    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.

  9. SEP 14, 2022Floor

    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)

    7814Yea
    7822Nay
    0NV
  10. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    Ms

    Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration

    CR H7758-7759; text: CR H7758-7759)

    7758Yea
    7759Nay
    0NV
  12. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4205.

  13. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    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.

  14. AUG 09, 2022Floor

    Received in the House.

  15. AUG 09, 2022Floor

    Held at the desk.

  16. AUG 08, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. AUG 06, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4165)

  18. AUG 06, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent

    (consideration: CR S4165)

  19. AUG 03, 2022Committee

    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.

    117Yea
    140Nay
    0NV
  20. AUG 03, 2022Committee

    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.

    117Yea
    140Nay
    0NV
  21. AUG 03, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.

  22. MAY 25, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  23. MAY 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  24. MAY 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Aug 3, 2022

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 25, 2022

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 12, 2022

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