PAW Act

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Status Signed into Law
Sponsor Gary Peters
Citation 117-S-4205
Actions 18
Introduced May 12th, 2022
Cosponsors
2
Last Action Oct 17th, 2022
Policy Area
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Introduced Senate May 12
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Senate Passed Aug 6
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House Passed Sep 14
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President Presented Oct 17
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Enacted Signed into Law Oct 17

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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.

Actions

18
Senate House Executive
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
May 12, 2022
ON FLOOR
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ORDERED TO REPORT
May 25, 2022
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT FILED AMENDED SUBSTITUTE
Aug 3, 2022
PLACED ON CALENDAR
PLACED ON CALENDAR
ON FLOOR
VOTE
PASSAGE
Aug 6, 2022
PASSED SENATE
MESSAGE SENATE SENT TO HOUSE
Aug 8, 2022
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
Aug 9, 2022
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
HELD AT DESK
ON FLOOR
MOTION
SUSPEND RULES BILL
Sep 13, 2022
ON FLOOR
CONSIDERATION UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES
ON FLOOR
DEBATE
ON FLOOR
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS DEMAND FOR YEAS AND NAYS
ON FLOOR
PURSUANT RULE VACATED PROCEEDINGS
Sep 14, 2022
ON FLOOR
VOTE
PASSAGE
WITH PRESIDENT
PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT
Oct 17, 2022
ENACTED
SIGNED
ENACTED
LAW REGISTERED
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