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PAAW Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6186
Bill 117 hr 6186, also known as the PAAW Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for law enforcement agencies to better handle cases involving animal cruelty.
The PAAW Act of 2021 aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to law enforcement agencies for training, equipment, and personnel specifically dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty. This bill also seeks to create a national database of individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses, in order to prevent repeat offenders from harming animals in the future.
Additionally, the PAAW Act of 2021 includes provisions for increasing penalties for individuals convicted of animal cruelty, as well as for providing support for the rehabilitation of animals rescued from abusive situations. Overall, the PAAW Act of 2021 is designed to improve the enforcement of laws against animal cruelty and to ensure that those who harm animals are held accountable for their actions. This bill has the potential to make a significant impact in protecting animals and promoting animal welfare across the United States.
The PAAW Act of 2021 aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to law enforcement agencies for training, equipment, and personnel specifically dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty. This bill also seeks to create a national database of individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses, in order to prevent repeat offenders from harming animals in the future.
Additionally, the PAAW Act of 2021 includes provisions for increasing penalties for individuals convicted of animal cruelty, as well as for providing support for the rehabilitation of animals rescued from abusive situations. Overall, the PAAW Act of 2021 is designed to improve the enforcement of laws against animal cruelty and to ensure that those who harm animals are held accountable for their actions. This bill has the potential to make a significant impact in protecting animals and promoting animal welfare across the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6186
Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act of 2021 or the PAAW Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from conducting or supporting research that causes significant pain or distress to a dog.
The bill also requires reporting about the use of dogs in research studies. First, the National Institutes of Health must report on ongoing or prospective research conducted or supported by NIAID that causes significant pain or distress to a dog and the amount of funds obligated for such research. Second, NIAID must report on efforts to phase out the use of dogs in the research it conducts or supports.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6186
Bill HR 6186 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2021. Bill HR 6186 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 8, 2021. Bill HR 6186's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6186
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6186
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6186
PAAW Act of 2021
PAAW Act of 2021
Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act of 2021
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from conducting or supporting research that causes significant pain or distress to a dog, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6186
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