PAW Act

Bill: 117-s-4205
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2022-05-12
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
Latest action: action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 117-212.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-05-12
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><strong>Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2022-08-03
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><strong>Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2022-08-06
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><strong>Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2022-09-14
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2022-10-17
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties 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, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

tv_txt: 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties 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, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) No compensation The members of the working group shall serve on the working group on a voluntary basis. (f) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (g) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. (h) Sunset (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the working group shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Extension The Administrator may extend the date described in paragraph (1) if the Administrator determines an extension is appropriate.

Passed the Senate August 6, 2022. Secretary

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 466 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4205 [Report No. 117–140] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Portman , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs August 3, 2022 Reported by Mr. Peters , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties 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, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties 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, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) No compensation The members of the working group shall serve on the working group on a voluntary basis. (f) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (g) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. (h) Sunset (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the working group shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Extension The Administrator may extend the date described in paragraph (1) if the Administrator determines an extension is appropriate.

August 3, 2022 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two S. 4205 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act . 2. Working group guidelines (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group The term working group means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working group Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership The working group shall consist of— (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties 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, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) No compensation The members of the working group shall serve on the working group on a voluntary basis. (f) Guidance determination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (g) New guidance Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. (h) Sunset (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the working group shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Extension The Administrator may extend the date described in paragraph (1) if the Administrator determines an extension is appropriate.

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