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S. 4205 · 117th Congress

PAW Act

Law · 117-212 · Oct 17, 2022
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  1. Senate Introduced May 12, 2022
  2. Senate Passed Aug 6, 2022
  3. House Passed Sep 14, 2022
  4. President To the President Oct 17, 2022
  5. President Signed Oct 17, 2022
  6. Law Oct 17, 2022

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.

What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Oct 17, 2022

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: PAW Act

Also known as: Planning for Animal Wellness Act

Latest action (Oct 17, 2022): Became Public Law No: 117-212.

Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 12, 2022

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced May 12, 2022
  2. Senate Passed Aug 6, 2022
  3. House Passed Sep 14, 2022
  4. President To the President Oct 17, 2022
  5. President Signed Oct 17, 2022
  6. Law Oct 17, 2022

No recorded floor vote found.