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S. 2555

Referred to Committee

Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

Introduced 7/27/2023•118th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

7/27/2023 • Senate

Summary

Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023 or the Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

This bill modifies enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act, including by allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring civil actions against violators of the act for appropriate relief, such as removing animals, revoking violators' licenses, or issuing civil penalties. DOJ must use the penalties to pay for the temporary care for animals pending the disposition of civil or criminal proceedings that allege violations of the act with respect to such animals.

Introduced in Senate • 7/27/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Animals
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityLicensing and registrationsRetail and wholesale trades

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (39)

Party Breakdown

36
Democrats
2
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Democrat • CT

Sponsored 7/27/2023

Cosponsors (38)

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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 7/27/2023

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Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

D-PA

Joined 10/16/2023

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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 10/16/2023

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 10/17/2023

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

D-RI

Joined 10/17/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 27, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Introduced in Senate7/27/2023

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors38