PREPARED Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 2021)
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters Act or the PREPARED Act
This bill establishes requirements governing the care of animals by entities, such as zoos, in emergencies or disasters. Specifically, the bill requires each research facility, dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, and carrier to develop and follow a contingency plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster.
What just happenedApr 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2021
- Apr 8, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee - Feb 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Feb 26, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House