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Bill117th CongressFiled May 16, 2022Emergency Management
H.R. 7789

PAW Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 8, 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.

What just happenedDec 8, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1](D-NV)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Dec 8, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.

  2. Dec 8, 2022CommitteeH12200

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  3. Dec 8, 2022Committee5000

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  4. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  5. Jun 15, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. Jun 15, 2022Committee

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  7. May 17, 2022Committee

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

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  8. May 16, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  9. May 16, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. May 16, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 8, 20227

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 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.

PAW Act — Informed