PAW Act

Bill: 117-s-4205
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2022-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Emergency planning and evacuation
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Service animals

Summary:
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: 

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: 2022-08-03
text: 

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: 2022-08-06
text: 

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: 2022-09-14
text: 

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: 2022-10-17
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 117-212.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 117-212.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7814)
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on S. 4205 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4205.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7758-7759; text: CR H7758-7759)
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-08-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-08-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-08-06
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4165)
action_date: 2022-08-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4165)
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-140.
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-140.
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-212