H.R. 5041 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023
H.R. 5041 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jul 27, 2023, sponsored by Guy Reschenthaler with 219 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 219
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023 or the Better CARE for Animals Act of 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 196 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. (Sep 19, 2023)
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- S. 4610: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
- H.R. 1465: Violet’s Law
- H.R. 1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023
- H.R. 1788: Goldie’s Act
- H.R. 2742: FIGHT Act
- H.R. 3090: PAST Act of 2023
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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