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 Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-08 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442. | House floor actions |
| 2022-12-08 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611. | House floor actions |
| 2022-06-15 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2022-06-15 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2022-06-15 | Committee | Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2022-05-17 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. | House committee actions |
| 2022-05-16 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2022-05-16 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |