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This bill was enacted into law on 2022-10-17

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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.

HR7789-117, HRES1339-117,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Oct. 17 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-212. Signed by President. Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Oct. 17 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-212. Signed by President.

Floor
Sep. 14 2022	Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205.
Aug. 06 2022	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4165)

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Oct. 17 2022	Presented to President.
Sep. 14 2022	Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 1339, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1468, as amended; H.R. 5865; H.R. 5916, as amended; H.R. 7735, as amended; H.R. 7846; H.R. 7939, as amended; H.R. 8260, as amended; and S. 4205. (consideration: CR H7814-7822; text: CR H7814) Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on S. 4205 are considered vacated.
Sep. 13 2022	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4205. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7758-7759; text: CR H7758-7759) Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug. 09 2022	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
Aug. 08 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug. 06 2022	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4165)

Calendars
Aug. 03 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.

Committee
Aug. 03 2022	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-140.