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LuLu’s Law

12/29/2022, 12:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8865

Bill 117 HR 8865, also known as LuLu's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of animal cruelty by increasing penalties for those who harm animals.

Under LuLu's Law, individuals convicted of animal cruelty would face harsher punishments, including longer prison sentences and higher fines. The bill also includes provisions for mandatory counseling and education for offenders, in an effort to prevent future acts of cruelty.

Additionally, LuLu's Law seeks to improve the enforcement of animal cruelty laws by providing funding for training programs for law enforcement officers and animal control agencies. The bill also calls for the creation of a national registry of animal abusers, which would help prevent repeat offenders from owning or working with animals in the future. Overall, LuLu's Law is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to protect animals from cruelty and hold offenders accountable for their actions. If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on the welfare of animals across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 8865

National Sepsis Data Research, Outcomes, and Innovation Act or LuLu's Law

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address sepsis. (Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.)

In particular, HHS must

  • standardize the definition of sepsis;
  • make sepsis a nationally notifiable condition;
  • develop a national strategy for treating and eliminating the burden of sepsis; and
  • establish a national sepsis data trust to improve the collection and sharing of data concerning sepsis cases, including through grants to support state-based data trusts.

Current Status of Bill HR 8865

Bill HR 8865 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2022. Bill HR 8865 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 15, 2022.  Bill HR 8865's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8865

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8865

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8865

LuLu’s Law
LuLu’s Law
National Sepsis Data Research, Outcomes, and Innovation Act
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national sepsis data trust, and to fund State-based pilots and programs to establish interoperable State-based sepsis data trusts.

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