Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7789
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PAW Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2022
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 16, 2022
Latest Action
Dec 8, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7789
Congress
117
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Nevada
Democrat
California
Republican
Louisiana
Republican
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (2)
December 8, 2022
Actions (8)
12/08/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
12/08/2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.
06/15/2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/15/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/15/2022
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
05/17/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
05/16/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/16/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM