S. 4205 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
PAW Act
S. 4205 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 12, 2022, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 12, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 117-212
What it does
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act This act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2022
- Passed the SenateAug 6, 2022
- Passed the HouseSep 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
- Became lawOct 17, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-212. (Oct 17, 2022)
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- H.R. 4426: Homeland Security for Children Act
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- S. 231: Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act
- S. 3092: FIRE Act
- S. 3499: A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal certain…
- S. 3875: Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022
- H.R. 7077: Empowering the U.S. Fire Administration Act
- H.R. 1917: Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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