H.R. 3858 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006
H.R. 3858 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2005, sponsored by Tom Lantos with 110 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 109-308
What it does
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that state and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals prior to, during, and following a major disaster or emergency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Lantos (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 84 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2005
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2006
- Passed the SenateAug 4, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 27, 2006
- Became lawOct 6, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-308. (Oct 6, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 22, 2006 · Passed349–24
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards ActHouse · May 22, 2006
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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