S. 2548 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006
S. 2548 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 5, 2006, sponsored by Ted Stevens with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 5, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Stevens (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 5, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Apr 5, 2006)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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