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H.R. 5041: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 27, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 27, 2023

This bill modifies enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act, including by allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring civil actions against violators of the act for appropriate relief, such as removing animals, revoking violators' licenses, or issuing civil penalties. DOJ must use the penalties to pay for the temporary care for animals pending the disposition of civil or criminal proceedings that allege violations of the act with respect to such animals.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

219

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Guy Reschenthaler R-PA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone5 events+24
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History

  1. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in the House by Guy Reschenthaler.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
  1. Sep 19, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  2. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jul 27, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.