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S. 2555: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023

Introduced

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

Summary

Introduced in Senate, 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.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

38

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Richard Blumenthal D-CT SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal.
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  1. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Jul 27, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.