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Main Subject: Emergency Management

Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act

This bill 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.

House floor actions Actions

Calendars
Dec. 08 2022	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.

Committee
Dec. 08 2022	Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.

IntroReferral
May. 16 2022	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Library of Congress Actions

Committee
Dec. 08 2022	Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-611.

IntroReferral
May. 16 2022	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Jun. 15 2022	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
May. 17 2022	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.