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Became Public Law No: 117-212.
10/17/2022
Summary
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.
Public Law • 10/17/2022
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Public Law 117-212
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
May 12, 2022
Committee Review
May 25, 2022
Floor Debate
August 6, 2022
Passed Chamber
September 14, 2022
Other Chamber
August 8, 2022
President
October 17, 2022
Enacted into Law
October 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-212.
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Related Bills (2)
H.Res. 1339
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
H.R. 7789
PAW Act