PAW Act

Hozzl · 2024-04-17T23:45:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4205 PAW Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4205

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4205

Bill S 4205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2022. Bill S 4205 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2022. Bill S 4205's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-212. as of October 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4205

Total Number of Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4205

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4205

PAW Act

Planning for Animal Wellness Act

PAW Act

Planning for Animal Wellness Act

PAW Act

Planning for Animal Wellness Act

PAW Act

Planning for Animal Wellness Act

PAW Act

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.